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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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2
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
Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
The car collided with the bicyclist before continuing another block and hitting the bakery section of a 99 Ranch Market location in the Westwood neighborhood.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Be creative, entrepreneurial and open to new experiences and professional networks while continuing to clarify your interests, purpose, and goals.
—Micki Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Police have been continuing the investigation since then.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Raymond Sfeir, director at the Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University, sees mortgage rates continuing to go down.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Co-production spend was also down 14%, continuing a downward trend that first struck in 2024.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
In practical terms, consolidation means prices may pause, move sideways, or pull back modestly after a strong rally, rather than continuing to see a linear rise.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 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
On the winning side of Wall Street were companies that stand to benefit from big spending by Alphabet and others continuing the AI frenzy.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
The car collided with the bicyclist before continuing another block and hitting the bakery section of a 99 Ranch Market location in the Westwood neighborhood.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Be creative, entrepreneurial and open to new experiences and professional networks while continuing to clarify your interests, purpose, and goals.
—Micki Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Police have been continuing the investigation since then.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Raymond Sfeir, director at the Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University, sees mortgage rates continuing to go down.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Co-production spend was also down 14%, continuing a downward trend that first struck in 2024.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
In practical terms, consolidation means prices may pause, move sideways, or pull back modestly after a strong rally, rather than continuing to see a linear rise.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
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The union is focused on an immediate 16% raise for new teachers, an across-the-board 3% raise in the contract’s second year and significant automatic pay hikes tied to years of experience and continued education.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers have reintroduced coordinated bills to establish a combined cannabis and hemp regulatory structure, signaling continued momentum.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Well, within the past year, professionals who have sought to advance their careers through ongoing training and development are turning to a non-technical AI skill, one that fundamentally shapes the future of work even outside of IT, as far as AI is concerned.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The killing comes amid ongoing demonstrations across Iran, as anger continues to simmer over political repression, economic hardship and human rights abuses.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rosenior took the risk of a formation shift to keep his side in the match for as long as possible before taking the handbrake off with half an hour remaining.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The remaining bills passed Tuesday mean that the vast majority of the federal government has been funded.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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New Jersey Transit was resuming service in phases, though much of it was still suspended after being shut down completely during the storm.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9 departed Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, on January 21, resuming operational activities after completing maintenance and training.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fullstack President Roger Krulak said the key to making this work at scale is long-term commitment to continuous construction to avoid cyclical crashes.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Above roughly 125 mph, lineside signals are no longer visible enough for safe reaction, so operators use in-cab systems that provide continuous updates on speed limits and track conditions.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Front Page Highlights Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.—
Nicholas Confessore Devlin Barrett Kurt Streeter Amy Qin,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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While no collaboration has been formally announced, Hilton’s comments have already reignited fan speculation about a potential studio pairing between two of pop culture’s most enduring icons.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After a blood-clot diagnosis last year forced him to contemplate how quickly careers — and lives — can end, Wembanyama decided to create a lasting legacy.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Every few years, usually in December, the system encounters a Dunkelflaute — an energy drought lasting a week or two, with little wind and little sun.—
Alex Pavlak,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rattling off the potential for irreparable harm, the attorney said that demobilizing the project and then restarting it would significantly delay the overall timeline of the critical infrastructure project, or even torpedo the whole thing.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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That rally was widely credited with restarting the talks that eventually led to the passage of the Homeland Act.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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