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as in continued
going on and on without any interruptions
the continuing success of the chain as it opens stores around the country
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as in ongoing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
the public's continuing interest in every aspect of the lives of celebrities
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as in remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in resuming
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 continuing
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
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
What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Prosecutors have repeatedly cited an urgent and continuing need to protect people involved in the case, including the judge’s family, after Trump’s rhetoric resulted in safety concerns.
—Shayna Jacobs, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2024
The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Comcast is continuing on its quest to kind-of, sort-of reconstitute the cable TV bundle for the streaming era.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite the country’s steep fuel prices, worsening food inflation and declining employment, DORO Marketplace is continuing its expansion in Connecticut.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Butler said Hooker could not provide further comments while investigations are continuing.
—R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The launches underscored continuing tensions between the Koreas, blunting South Korean hopes for warmer relations.
—CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Highlights of Expo Chicago, now in its 13th year, include a section on emerging galleries as well as a continuing collaboration with the Galleries Association of Korea.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The overall birth rate fell 1% from the previous year, also continuing a long decline.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Unofficial results from Tuesday night show that KC residents definitively support continuing the tax for another five years.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
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
What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Prosecutors have repeatedly cited an urgent and continuing need to protect people involved in the case, including the judge’s family, after Trump’s rhetoric resulted in safety concerns.
—Shayna Jacobs, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2024
The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
Verb
The state’s lawmakers are continuing to consider them as sophisticated governance entities that require clearer standards and stronger oversight.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Comcast is continuing on its quest to kind-of, sort-of reconstitute the cable TV bundle for the streaming era.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite the country’s steep fuel prices, worsening food inflation and declining employment, DORO Marketplace is continuing its expansion in Connecticut.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Butler said Hooker could not provide further comments while investigations are continuing.
—R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The launches underscored continuing tensions between the Koreas, blunting South Korean hopes for warmer relations.
—CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Highlights of Expo Chicago, now in its 13th year, include a section on emerging galleries as well as a continuing collaboration with the Galleries Association of Korea.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The overall birth rate fell 1% from the previous year, also continuing a long decline.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Unofficial results from Tuesday night show that KC residents definitively support continuing the tax for another five years.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
Adjective
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The insurance crisis has multiple causes and will require continued action on multiple fronts.—
Scott Wiener,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Among them, two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors are gaining traction as a promising post-Moore pathway, offering atomically thin structures that could enable continued transistor scaling while improving energy efficiency and performance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The fifth season of Mormon Wives has currently paused production after several members of the cast refused to work with Paul amid two ongoing domestic violence cases involving her and Mortensen, sources confirmed to PEOPLE in March.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Two Pakistani officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the matter with the media, said that the first talks were part of an ongoing diplomatic process rather than a one-off effort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Parachute pants are making a comeback this spring (as are drop-waist designs), and these lightweight trousers tie both trends together effortlessly while remaining wearable.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The reason many of the remaining adults on Medicaid are not working is that they are retired, serving as a caregiver, or too sick, KFF has found.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Trump is slated to make trips to Nevada and Arizona later this week to tout his tax policies, resuming domestic travel that advisers once viewed as key to energizing midterm voters — but that’s largely been put on hold since attacking Iran in late February.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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The blockade follows failed ceasefire talks over Iran’s nuclear program, with the current truce expiring April 22 and no clear path to resuming negotiations.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Aily’s system not only provides insights but enables continuous monitoring and real-time action, with AI supporting decision-makers during critical moments.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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My own life does not feel like one continuous thing but, rather, two distinct halves that belong to two very different people.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His story is raw and real and honest and enduring.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2026
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Since the franchise’s debut at the 2010 Toronto Film Festival, Insidious has become one of the most enduring and successful horror series of all time, grossing more than $740 million worldwide.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Merrill drew an eight-pitch walk in the first inning, his first plate appearance this season lasting more than seven pitches.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Warmup starts Monday A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday and lasting through most of the week.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Focused on output quality and process optimization, the Finnish fiber firm said the trials are a crucial step toward restarting production and scaling technology to an industrial level.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Though some countries have moved to buffer against the war’s worst impacts — several are considering restarting nuclear reactors for the first time in years — the consequences are likely to be long lasting even if the ceasefire holds, experts warned.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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