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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
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Even as the macroenvironment signals uncertainty, Materazzo said the company is focused on continuing to deliver on its legacy and invest in its brand.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Arcángela and Serafina remain in the women’s penitentiary, continuing to operate illicit businesses and accumulating wealth, but without hope of freedom.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
That short-term extension, continuing the subsidies through the midterm elections, is backed by California Reps.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Marta Ortega Pérez, chair of Zara parent Inditex Ortega Pérez is helping to transform the family clothing business, one of the largest in the world, into a cultural force while continuing to up its designer collaborations.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Ritter died in 2003 of an aortic dissection, and the gala will benefit the continuing work of the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Commission was also unimpressed by Jackson continuing to promote SPIS’ data around the location on the pitch and timing of Paqueta’s bookings during the game during cross-examination, despite the fact that the FA had abandoned this evidence.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
All four of my grandparents came to California about a hundred years ago to escape the economic hardships and continuing violence in the wake of the decade-long Mexican Revolution that ostensibly ended in 1920.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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
There's no point in continuing to fight anymore.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Even as the macroenvironment signals uncertainty, Materazzo said the company is focused on continuing to deliver on its legacy and invest in its brand.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Arcángela and Serafina remain in the women’s penitentiary, continuing to operate illicit businesses and accumulating wealth, but without hope of freedom.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
That short-term extension, continuing the subsidies through the midterm elections, is backed by California Reps.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Marta Ortega Pérez, chair of Zara parent Inditex Ortega Pérez is helping to transform the family clothing business, one of the largest in the world, into a cultural force while continuing to up its designer collaborations.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Ritter died in 2003 of an aortic dissection, and the gala will benefit the continuing work of the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Commission was also unimpressed by Jackson continuing to promote SPIS’ data around the location on the pitch and timing of Paqueta’s bookings during the game during cross-examination, despite the fact that the FA had abandoned this evidence.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
All four of my grandparents came to California about a hundred years ago to escape the economic hardships and continuing violence in the wake of the decade-long Mexican Revolution that ostensibly ended in 1920.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
Adjective
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Noteworthy The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) released the results of its 2025 National Management of an Accounting Practice Survey showing that firms across the country are reporting strong revenue growth and continued increases in staff compensation at all levels.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Amid continued excitement over the engagement of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop superstar Taylor Swift, a local farm is keeping love and football at the forefront of fall fun.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Authorities are combing through video from the scene, including this video which appears to show a person on the roof immediately following the shooting, according to sources familiar with the ongoing investigation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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D4vd is currently on tour, making a stop in Milwaukee this weekend before the body discovery unfolded, and planned to continue his shows despite the ongoing investigation.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Becca Crandall and Bentley Rosser of Beck Cleaning and Organization recommend wiping down the inside and outside of your trash cans with disinfectant wipes to remove any remaining food particles.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fragile island is one of the last remaining ecological treasures on the planet to be flipped into a resource frontier.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With the incident now fully resolved, Terminal 4 has reopened, and normal operations are resuming.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a video of the attack, Johnson is seen choking Cundiff for more than a minute and a half, resuming the strangling after Cundiff appeared unconscious, causing injuries to his throat and face.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By transforming consumer devices into medical monitoring tools, gaps could be bridged in health care by providing continuous oversight.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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In his remarks, Yang praised Gold House, a non-profit organization working to promote and invest in AAPI creators, companies and storytellers, for their continuous efforts.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Addiction has long been one of society’s most enduring struggles.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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That honest, messy middle—where ambition meets uncertainty and growth doesn’t always look graceful—has been essential in making Issa’s work so resonant and enduring.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Multigenerational travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world, offering opportunities for grandparents, parents, and children to share experiences and create lasting memories together.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This should have created a GRB lasting mere seconds, however.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Some of those molecules get fed into the cell's metabolism, while others get built up into a five-carbon sugar again, restarting the cycle.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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So let’s acknowledge that filmmaker Billy Corben (Cocaine Cowboys) is after more than just restarting the conversation around his subject.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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