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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
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Sportico first became aware of the Majestic Oaks Drive home this week while continuing to report on the sale status of the Fazio Drive place.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 June 2026
Scientists are continuing to learn more about the risks associated with indoor air pollution—including its effects on blood pressure and sleep quality.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 18 June 2026
In May, after the court ruled in the Stettiner estate’s favor, the Nahmads filed a motion for the case to be reconsidered, continuing to argue that the work had been misidentified and this time offering to provide fresh eyewitness testimony in the case.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026
Lebanon remains a point of contention, with Israel and Hezbollah continuing their conflict despite calls for a halt.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
For 16 years, Reedus has starred as the lovably gruff tracker Daryl Dixon, beginning in The Walking Dead and continuing into his own spinoff series.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Heat indices are expected to reach 118 degrees in some areas on Thursday, with the heat continuing into the weekend.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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
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
Around 2011, Michael Fallas, who once worked in family’s downtown store as a stock boy, converted the upstairs floors from offices to apartments while continuing to operate Fallas Paredes.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Sportico first became aware of the Majestic Oaks Drive home this week while continuing to report on the sale status of the Fazio Drive place.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 June 2026
Scientists are continuing to learn more about the risks associated with indoor air pollution—including its effects on blood pressure and sleep quality.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 18 June 2026
In May, after the court ruled in the Stettiner estate’s favor, the Nahmads filed a motion for the case to be reconsidered, continuing to argue that the work had been misidentified and this time offering to provide fresh eyewitness testimony in the case.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026
Lebanon remains a point of contention, with Israel and Hezbollah continuing their conflict despite calls for a halt.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
For 16 years, Reedus has starred as the lovably gruff tracker Daryl Dixon, beginning in The Walking Dead and continuing into his own spinoff series.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Heat indices are expected to reach 118 degrees in some areas on Thursday, with the heat continuing into the weekend.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
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Yet despite the backlash, the country superstar continues to dominate the charts, reinforcing a familiar pattern of controversy followed by continued success.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In 2021, Matt and Melissa announced their continued efforts in raising awareness of pediatric organ donation.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Our prayers continue for those in Congo who are facing this devastating epidemic and for the ongoing efforts to control the disease.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Dolan’s ongoing feud with Charles Oakley.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Any remaining threats will clear out of the Midwest Thursday and shift into the East.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Wipe the remaining interior with a wet, non-abrasive sponge to remove any residue, then dry with a clean cloth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Boone previously mentioned that Wells has been headache-free since resuming baseball activities.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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The agreement would include a 60-day extension of the current ceasefire, which effectively collapsed this week with both sides resuming strikes.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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One drone can conduct reconnaissance while another recharges, creating what Teledyne describes as near-continuous intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance coverage.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Many people now use fitness trackers to count their steps, smartwatches to monitor resting heart rates, sleep trackers to evaluate recovery and even continuous glucose monitors to follow their blood sugar trends in real time.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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By wearing the dark hue, the director makes the choice to break one of summer dressing’s most enduring rules.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Scallops have become one of decorating's most enduring motifs, and this wastebasket embraces them wholeheartedly.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Sky diving companies operate in the region eight or nine months of the year, with the season usually starting in late March or early April and lasting into October or November.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Skydiving companies operate in the region eight or nine months of the year, with the season usually starting in late March or early April and lasting into October or November.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Verb
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That was also my philosophy coming here and restarting my life.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Trump has also repeatedly shown interest in restarting high-level US diplomacy with North Korea.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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