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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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Last year, California lawmakers amended the environmental law to prevent the measure from being abused and continuing to increase building costs in the state notorious for its affordable housing crisis.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Rather than approaching Lane’s story as a traditional cradle-to-present biography, the film uses his life and work as a way into the continuing importance of theater itself.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 May 2026
For NeuroMD Medical Technologies, this means continuing to invest in research, refining its product offering, and reinforcing its position within a competitive landscape.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
After winning its first Big Ten tournament championship in program history on Sunday, UCLA is focused on continuing its dominance and embracing the target on its back as a College World Series favorite.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Luis Viera and Naya Young, who both voted in favor of the memorandum, noted their desire for continuing conversations with the team.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
By continuing to increase the number of national broadcasts, the NFL has diluted the value of both RedZone and Sunday Ticket.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The 1990s saw Bilco diversify further, introducing window wells to its residential product line, while continuing to innovate through new products such as roof hatch safety railing systems and fire rated floor access doors, according to the company.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 May 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
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Even as companies pull back elsewhere, many are continuing to invest in the people pushing products in the AI boom—making sales a resilient career choice.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Last year, California lawmakers amended the environmental law to prevent the measure from being abused and continuing to increase building costs in the state notorious for its affordable housing crisis.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Rather than approaching Lane’s story as a traditional cradle-to-present biography, the film uses his life and work as a way into the continuing importance of theater itself.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 May 2026
For NeuroMD Medical Technologies, this means continuing to invest in research, refining its product offering, and reinforcing its position within a competitive landscape.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
After winning its first Big Ten tournament championship in program history on Sunday, UCLA is focused on continuing its dominance and embracing the target on its back as a College World Series favorite.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Luis Viera and Naya Young, who both voted in favor of the memorandum, noted their desire for continuing conversations with the team.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
By continuing to increase the number of national broadcasts, the NFL has diluted the value of both RedZone and Sunday Ticket.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The 1990s saw Bilco diversify further, introducing window wells to its residential product line, while continuing to innovate through new products such as roof hatch safety railing systems and fire rated floor access doors, according to the company.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
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Immediate improvements are great, but the effects were long-lasting and increased with continued use, too.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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That’s as long-term yields hit the highest levels since the Great Financial Crisis on Tuesday due to hot inflation data, lack of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, strong consumer spending, and continued resilience in the labor market.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Swiss multinational investment bank UBS said Friday the global oil market was showing mounting signs of strain as inventories continue to fall amid ongoing disruptions to shipments via the Strait of Hormuz.—
Lee Ying Shan,Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Pratt has continued to gain traction by tapping into voter frustration over crime, city spending and Los Angeles’ ongoing homelessness crisis.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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All remaining evacuation orders were lifted in Orange County on Tuesday evening as authorities declared there was no remaining danger of an explosion, chemical leak or fire stemming from a hazardous material incident at an aerospace manufacturing plant.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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De Zerbi took a gamble by joining Spurs with seven games remaining and was dealt a bad hand by the injury crisis.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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United Launch Alliance oversaw the completion of a critical milestone last month on the road to resuming flights with its Vulcan rockets, Spaceflight Now reports.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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An Easy Chat feature can be used to temporarily interact with someone before resuming the playback of a music playlist or podcast.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Sow new seeds every few weeks from early spring through summer for a continuous harvest.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Over 200 continuous hours of operation, none of the robots experienced a catastrophic mechanical breakdown or a system-halting crash.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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The list of the missing and the forcibly disappeared is perhaps the most complex and enduring legacy of the country’s security infrastructure.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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This enduring success is thanks in part to the Comité Colbert and its 96 plus luxury maisons, which champion collaboration, timeless craftsmanship and modern artistry on a global scale.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Ultimately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains the only lasting solution, though even that would take time to normalize markets, Currie said, arguing that shrinking global inventories are also strengthening Iran’s leverage in ongoing negotiations.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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This is because a lasting relationship is ultimately sustained by the thousands and thousands of mundane moments that make up the majority of your time together.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
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With May 23 marking one year in remission, Sullivan says restarting her vaccines was never optional in her eyes.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Is idling better than restarting my engine?—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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