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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
Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
By continuing to increase the number of national broadcasts, the NFL has diluted the value of both RedZone and Sunday Ticket.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The Celebrate Freedom Festival on June 6 includes a red foods cookoff, continuing the long-standing Juneteenth tradition of red drinks and dishes that carry memory and meaning.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
The 1990s saw Bilco diversify further, introducing window wells to its residential product line, while continuing to innovate through new products such as roof hatch safety railing systems and fire rated floor access doors, according to the company.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Starting a retinol or continuing your retinol journey can be a bumpy process, literally and figuratively.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
Litigation is continuing in some states, and voters will have the ultimate say on who wins.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Montebello detectives and arson investigators are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Local health authorities are continuing to monitor them.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 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
Allied has also called for an injunction to stop Wallace-Harrison from continuing its body removal duties.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
By continuing to increase the number of national broadcasts, the NFL has diluted the value of both RedZone and Sunday Ticket.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The Celebrate Freedom Festival on June 6 includes a red foods cookoff, continuing the long-standing Juneteenth tradition of red drinks and dishes that carry memory and meaning.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
The 1990s saw Bilco diversify further, introducing window wells to its residential product line, while continuing to innovate through new products such as roof hatch safety railing systems and fire rated floor access doors, according to the company.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Starting a retinol or continuing your retinol journey can be a bumpy process, literally and figuratively.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
Litigation is continuing in some states, and voters will have the ultimate say on who wins.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Montebello detectives and arson investigators are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Local health authorities are continuing to monitor them.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
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What Iran proposes would be something of a digital toll road where cables that cross in or near its waters must pay to ensure continued operation.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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Her attorneys claim the company refused and continued distributing televisions featuring the packaging.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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During a news conference Thursday, members of the group said the early morning operation was part of an ongoing campaign of harassment, including members being followed home and prank calls on their hotline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Appearing on America's Newsroom, Crean Lutheran High School girls’ track and field athlete Olivia Viola addressed CIF's ongoing neglect of female athletes' calls to oust boys from competition, including AB Hernandez.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Now there is space for the remaining patients to occupy their seats without the self-conscious drawing-in of arms and legs that comes from sitting too close to a stranger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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With the semifinals finished, there are four teams remaining in the 2026 NBA Playoffs on the road to the NBA Finals.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Odenkirk returned to set just over a month afterward, resuming filming in September 2021.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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The two discussed bilateral relations and the prospects for resuming US-Iran peace negotiations, for which Pakistan has been the main mediator, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.—
Skylar Woodhouse,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The third-year students spent nearly a year developing and refining the engine, which runs through continuous rotating explosions in a circular chamber.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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That idea is at the center of Continuous Detection, Continuous Response (CDCR), a new framework implemented through Mate Security’s platform for converging those functions into a single continuous cycle.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Garden parties remain one of the monarchy’s most enduring traditions, bringing thousands of guests to the palace each year in recognition of volunteer and community work.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Saratoga’s most meaningful and enduring traditions 99th Memorial Day Observance continues to hold deep significance for our community.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Players tend to take on longer lasting sources of energy, but reaching for a quickfire caffeine or sugar hit in times of need is not unheard of and the psychological impact of feeling energized can be just as important as any actual boost.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Thoughtful touches, like gifting departing guests with delicate shell necklaces, make a lasting impression.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Is idling better than restarting my engine?—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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Race organisers initially neutralised the race for around ten minutes before restarting with 15km remaining.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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