as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the continued drought is starting to take its toll on the region's farms
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as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in resumed
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten
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Recent Examples of continued
Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The relationship between the government and police forces has long been characterized by mistrust, but high-ranking officials are aware that the continued future of their institutions are tied up with Chavismo’s survival.
—Rebecca Hanson, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
But Bob and others continued to tour and bring the Grateful Dead experience to millions of old and new fans.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
This speaks to Hayes’ continued focus on developing younger players and granting them opportunities to challenge themselves at a higher level.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The relationship between the government and police forces has long been characterized by mistrust, but high-ranking officials are aware that the continued future of their institutions are tied up with Chavismo’s survival.
—Rebecca Hanson, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
The fallout from last week’s shocking election of Liz Breadon as Boston City Council president continued Monday, with two councilors initially passing on serving as Breadon’s vice president, and further concerns voiced over backroom deals.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
But Bob and others continued to tour and bring the Grateful Dead experience to millions of old and new fans.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
Adjective
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Sylist Renato Campora used the continuous Marcel wave technique, tucking under her ends and creating a glossy, frozen finish.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Beyond raw power, the technology proved its resilience, retaining over 95 per cent of its performance after 1,100 hours of continuous use.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He was booked into the jail in July and remained in the jail with a bond set at $50,000, according to court records.—
Lori Dunn,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Traffic concerns remained a prominent theme of the more than 100 emails the city received in early December, but many people expressed excitement at the prospect of a closer Costco.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Classes and campus activities resumed as of Sunday, and security measures have been stepped up.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Since then, both sides have restored some consular services and resumed diplomatic contacts.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Like many, my love for vanilla started in middle school with a cloyingly sweet mall brand body mist that lasted on my skin for all of 15 minutes.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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In years past, Newsom would personally go through the budget, almost line-by-line, in presentations that sometimes lasted three hours.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Over the past 20 years, multiple space agencies have restarted research into NEP and NTP systems to support missions to the Moon, Mars, and other deep-space destinations.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Most have selected their lawyer as the first witness, with the second choice split between a relative and a spiritual adviser, according to Jeffrey Collins, an Associated Press reporter who has attended the past seven executions since the state restarted executing people in 2024.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Such overlaps have been standard procedure since the station's continual occupation for more than two decades of operation.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the amputee bled out, he was filmed expressing his continual and clear agreement to being killed and dismembered.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even with oil shipments from Venezuela, widespread blackouts have persisted across Cuba given fuel shortages and a crumbling electric grid.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, over recent years, as the currency persisted and integrated more deeply into modern finance, its reputation has improved significantly.—
Malana VanTyler,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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