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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.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?
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Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
26 Sep. 2024
The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy.
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Victoria Song,
The Verge,
27 Mar. 2024
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
And last month, JD said during a fourth quarter earnings conference call that is continuing to optimize its store fleet in North America.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Samsung already offers regulated features such as sleep apnoea detection and atrial fibrillation monitoring in various markets, while continuing work on more advanced technologies, including non-invasive continuous glucose monitoring.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Instead of focusing on hybridization or market trends, GMC is continuing to improve the features and capabilities of Sierra 1500 trucks that its customers enjoy.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
International Federation of the Red Cross The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) said the Venezuelan Red Cross is responding with a network of hospitals and polyclinics continuing to deliver care.
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Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
The Kane County Board is continuing work on the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget.
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Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Dangerous heat and humidity will begin to build into the area starting Monday and likely continuing all week.
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David Yeomans,
CBS News,
25 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.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 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.
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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
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
Detectives are continuing an investigation that began weeks ago, Azarcon said, and are analyzing evidence to see whether the six are linked to additional crimes.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
And last month, JD said during a fourth quarter earnings conference call that is continuing to optimize its store fleet in North America.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Samsung already offers regulated features such as sleep apnoea detection and atrial fibrillation monitoring in various markets, while continuing work on more advanced technologies, including non-invasive continuous glucose monitoring.
—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Instead of focusing on hybridization or market trends, GMC is continuing to improve the features and capabilities of Sierra 1500 trucks that its customers enjoy.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
International Federation of the Red Cross The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) said the Venezuelan Red Cross is responding with a network of hospitals and polyclinics continuing to deliver care.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
The Kane County Board is continuing work on the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget.
—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Dangerous heat and humidity will begin to build into the area starting Monday and likely continuing all week.
—
David Yeomans,
CBS News,
25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
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The Marlins ultimately decided to move on following a demotion to Triple-A and continued offensive regression that never stabilized.
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Alvidrez said the additional revenue would help close a funding gap for transportation improvements as Denver experiences increased traffic fatalities, mobility challenges and continued growth.
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Amid the ongoing domestic assault investigation, Mortensen filed for a protective order against Paul on March 19, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
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The talks come after the Qatari prime minister met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Tuesday to discuss ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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As such, Propco must reapply for permits before resuming construction, which delays the project’s completion until the middle of 2027, according to the documents.
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The search near Longhorn Park Drive launched and continued throughout Saturday afternoon and evening, resuming Sunday morning again.
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The actress kept the color nearly continuous with High Sport’s Isla dress in pale blue seersucker.
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Operators assign a destination, and the onboard software plans routes, interprets terrain, and controls the vehicle without continuous human input.
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The most enduring companies will resist it, using these capabilities to deepen trust and strengthen the relationships on which lasting economic value depends.
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Anchor your thinking to a structural shift or enduring problem.
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The night's special honors include the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award for Lauryn Hill and the first-ever Icon of the Year Award for Teyana Taylor, recognizing their lasting impact on music and culture.
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That might be the real secret behind Jones' lasting more than a century.
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Sunshine is restarting Idaho’s storied, high-grade Sunshine silver mine.
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Microsoft signed a 20-year deal with Constellation tied to restarting Three Mile Island Unit 1, now the Crane Clean Energy Center.
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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