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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
Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
The overall work has driven innovations in PTSD treatment, unique needs of women veterans, insomnia, racial disparities in mental health treatment, isolation and trauma, connecting civilians to military community and veteran leadership and continuing service.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Work is continuing under court supervision.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
At Bristol Central High School, Latin has been offered since the building opened in 1967, and students are continuing to excel, with 65 to 70% of students placing on the national Latin exam, Monahan-DiNoia said.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
At the same time, many households are continuing to grapple with mounting financial pressures.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The continuing spike in value means the price to lease new engines has increased significantly over the past few years.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 11 June 2026
Greiner began appearing as a guest judge in early 2012, joining as a full-time shark the following season and continuing her reign to this day.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Melissa slammed Jamaica after drenching southern Haiti and parts of the Dominican Republic with heavy rains before continuing on to Cuba.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 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
Lead drama actress slipped to 63 from 75, continuing a long decline from 109 in 2023 and 114 in 2022.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
The overall work has driven innovations in PTSD treatment, unique needs of women veterans, insomnia, racial disparities in mental health treatment, isolation and trauma, connecting civilians to military community and veteran leadership and continuing service.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Work is continuing under court supervision.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
At Bristol Central High School, Latin has been offered since the building opened in 1967, and students are continuing to excel, with 65 to 70% of students placing on the national Latin exam, Monahan-DiNoia said.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
At the same time, many households are continuing to grapple with mounting financial pressures.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The continuing spike in value means the price to lease new engines has increased significantly over the past few years.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 11 June 2026
Greiner began appearing as a guest judge in early 2012, joining as a full-time shark the following season and continuing her reign to this day.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Melissa slammed Jamaica after drenching southern Haiti and parts of the Dominican Republic with heavy rains before continuing on to Cuba.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
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Once the fuel treatment plan is approved, the final phase of the project will focus on removal of highly flammable invasive brush, dead vegetation and continued maintenance of defensible space across the river corridor.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Implement a clear referral thank-you policy with thoughtful gestures to motivate continued support.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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As of Sunday, sheriff’s officials had made no arrests in the shooting, with the investigation ongoing.—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Netanyahu faces elections this fall and is under heavy public pressure to strike back against ongoing Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The scarcity of remaining tickets for those matches indicates that Kansas City should expect strong attendance throughout the World Cup, even if some matches fall a tiny bit short of a sellout.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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The ballot listing for the remaining candidates would be alphabetical, said Matthew Clyburn, a spokesman for the Secretary of the State’s office, which oversees elections.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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The Kim-Xi meeting could include discussions on resuming Chinese tourism to North Korea and opening a bridge over the Yalu River that has remained unused years after its completion, Koh said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The 2026 Kelly Cup Finals will now take a break for a few days before resuming midweek in Estero, Florida.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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According to State Industrial, ambient scenting systems typically cost more than handheld air fresheners because they are designed for continuous, whole-space coverage.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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With its high-performance materials, Prada has identified and sourced fabrics with thermal regulation, comfort, reliability and suitability for continuous wearing of the garment on missions.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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That may be the most enduring lesson Holocaust survivors leave us.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Few images are more enduring than 3-year-old John saluting his father’s coffin.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Sunday marks 100 days since the war in the Middle East began, and the conflict continues to drive substantial volatility across all asset classes in every region of the world as a lasting peace deal remains elusive.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Iran has demanded that any lasting truce extend to Lebanon.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Down to their last two outs, the Loganville baseball team could only recall the message that senior Jake Boland had delivered to the team in the tunnel prior to restarting the Class 5A championship game after a three-hour rain delay.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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