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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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Junior kept busy during his hiatus, formalizing his own $ad Boyz Records in 2024 and introducing his first signing, Valenzuela; the label operates alongside Rancho Humilde, with Junior remaining under contract and continuing to release albums for the latter.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
As of Thursday morning, 87 cargo ships are continuing regional port calls throughout the Persian Gulf, according to data from MarineTraffic.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Samsung has made progress with its Galaxy AI suite of AI tools while continuing to partner with Google and Perplexity to get things done.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
To that end, Made With Kindness is continuing its yearly tradition and plans to provide $45,000 for the next round of students this spring, Navejas said by phone.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Hazardous boating conditions are continuing, too.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Kosloske performed chest compressions for about seven minutes until police took over, continuing until EMTs arrived.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
With north winds continuing Friday, but much lighter, temperatures will be slightly cooler while still above normal.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 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
Under the 2026 contract, the company will provide lifecycle support while continuing to develop, produce, and install the new fire control systems through 2032.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Junior kept busy during his hiatus, formalizing his own $ad Boyz Records in 2024 and introducing his first signing, Valenzuela; the label operates alongside Rancho Humilde, with Junior remaining under contract and continuing to release albums for the latter.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
As of Thursday morning, 87 cargo ships are continuing regional port calls throughout the Persian Gulf, according to data from MarineTraffic.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Samsung has made progress with its Galaxy AI suite of AI tools while continuing to partner with Google and Perplexity to get things done.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
To that end, Made With Kindness is continuing its yearly tradition and plans to provide $45,000 for the next round of students this spring, Navejas said by phone.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Hazardous boating conditions are continuing, too.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Kosloske performed chest compressions for about seven minutes until police took over, continuing until EMTs arrived.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
With north winds continuing Friday, but much lighter, temperatures will be slightly cooler while still above normal.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
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The suspect then parked his car, exited the vehicle and continued shooting when he was rushed by police.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2026
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Iran has generally met these protests with force, arresting and killing as many of its citizens as was necessary to protect the continued existence of the regime.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Mahdawi also has an ongoing case in federal district court arguing he was unlawfully detained.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sunday's unrest came amid ongoing cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which began Thursday after Afghanistan launched attacks in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes the previous Sunday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Swiss-Italian operator MSC Cruises said its vessel, the MSC Euribia, is remaining in Dubai following guidance from US regional military authorities, according to Reuters.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Bruins improved to 20-10 overall and 12-7 in the Big Ten with one regular season game remaining, Saturday at crosstown rival USC.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Experts also reported little evidence that Iran is actively resuming its efforts to enrich uranium, let alone building a bomb-detonating mechanism.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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That criticism could complicate the talks about resuming DHS funding.—
Dan Mangan,Leslie Josephs,Spencer Kimball,CJ Haddad,Justin Papp,Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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An insect-scale robot that jumps using only light has completed 188 continuous leaps without a single electronic component.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Embrace Series Insoles are crafted to mimic the cloud-like feel of memory foam without flattening over time, working to maintain continuous adaptability while rebounding with each step.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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For over a decade, Claire and Jamie Fraser have loved each other across centuries, continents, and wars; their devotion as enduring as the Highland mist that first enveloped their story.—
Carly Witteman,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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No stranger to polish, Elle Fanning's opulent old money blonde is posh and timeless, proving that the color trend is more enduring than most.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But several rounds of peace talks hosted by Turkey in November failed to produce a lasting agreement, and the two sides have occasionally traded fire since then.—
ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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But several rounds of peace talks in Turkey in November failed to produce a lasting agreement, and the two sides have occasionally traded fire since then.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And restarting production can take weeks, experts say.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Almost one year ago, the Saudis stunned crude traders by rapidly restarting production that had been halted since 2023, ignoring widespread warnings that global oil markets were already plentifully supplied.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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