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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
Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Kimmel's show received its highest ratings in a decade despite Sinclair and Nexstar continuing to preempt the show during its first night.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Chen is also continuing the work to study what effect getting vaccinated following a first infection might have on not just the risk of additional infections, but on the development of Long COVID as well.
—Alice Park, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also advised those on the flotilla against risking their safety by continuing the mission.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Following the season 2 finale of Big Little Lies in 2019, there were discussions about continuing the story.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Hughes had 44 points over 71 games in 2024-25, continuing to log more than 21 minutes per night under first-year coach Sheldon Keefe.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Or is the New Era continuing into season 51 and beyond?
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Morris launched her Dreamsicle Tour in July, with the trek continuing in the United States before heading to Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
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
This includes continuing to donate 5 percent of our profits to a range of organizations and activating our long-standing tradition of local volunteerism.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Kimmel's show received its highest ratings in a decade despite Sinclair and Nexstar continuing to preempt the show during its first night.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Chen is also continuing the work to study what effect getting vaccinated following a first infection might have on not just the risk of additional infections, but on the development of Long COVID as well.
—Alice Park, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also advised those on the flotilla against risking their safety by continuing the mission.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Following the season 2 finale of Big Little Lies in 2019, there were discussions about continuing the story.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Hughes had 44 points over 71 games in 2024-25, continuing to log more than 21 minutes per night under first-year coach Sheldon Keefe.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Or is the New Era continuing into season 51 and beyond?
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Morris launched her Dreamsicle Tour in July, with the trek continuing in the United States before heading to Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
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But as the trial date approaches and uncertainty swirls over what the lawsuit could mean for the future of stock car racing, many of the team owners expressed a feeling of urgency to see the litigation resolved and indicated the current charter system was vital for their continued existence.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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Less than a week after his release was ordered in July, ICE was granted a stay by an immigration appeals court, effectively blocking Guevara’s bond, allowing for his continued detention.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What’s Next The investigation remains ongoing as of time of writing.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mthethwa also faced an ongoing probe that heard allegations by a provincial police commissioner who accused him of attempting to obstruct the prosecution of a former head of South Africa’s Crime Intelligence Services who was being investigated for corruption.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The remaining 10,000 had no income cap.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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But Dortmund’s toughest tests are yet to come, with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Inter among their remaining opponents.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bahari Makmur Sejati, requiring the firm to demonstrate remediation before resuming shipments.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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But all of Nexstar’s stations, from Syracuse to Salt Lake City, are resuming Kimmel’s late-night show.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The crew spent a total of 183 days in orbit, setting a new record for the longest continuous spaceflight by Chinese astronauts.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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This continuous conversation, heightened by agile promo tactics and surprise announcements, is central to Swift’s stranglehold on cultural capital.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After enduring months of chemotherapy, changes to her hair are an inevitable reality.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Sep. 2025
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The $60 canvas sneaker is detailed with elastic side panels and a vulcanized rubber sole, its black-and-white checker motif among the brand’s most enduring signatures since debuting in 1977.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Economists believe that a restructuring of China's over-capacity issue is already in motion and will likely be a lasting theme in the 15th five-year plan.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stege Bojer’s goal is to build lasting jeans that could one day be worth passing on.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An alderman has proposed restarting the search for a developer for Milwaukee's Marcus Center parking structure site.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Doc stars Molly Parker as a doctor restarting her career after losing eight years of memory.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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