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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
Erika Stanish, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Return to Earth and splashdown After the lunar flyby, the crew will spend several days heading back to Earth while continuing to conduct deep-space tests, including evaluations of power systems, thermal controls, and crew operations far beyond low Earth orbit.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The festival will again open at MyTown Shopping Centre, with GSC International Screens continuing as official cinema partner.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The shabbiness of these interim structures became a source of continuing tension, as negotiations between the Black community and white authorities for a more permanent facility dragged on inconclusively into early 1951.
—Jonathan Entin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Winding up the month is the continuing Brechner Speaker Series.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Beyond filming, Meryl Streep is continuing to feel it out.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Records show frequent transfers—sometimes in rapid succession—moving funds from TourProdEnter to the Florida LLCs, and in some instances continuing even after a company had been formally dissolved.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Oil prices are continuing their weekslong rise this morning, with international Brent crude oil jumping another 4% to more than $106 per barrel.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 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
As well as continuing to restore water service to his residence after the initial altercation.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Return to Earth and splashdown After the lunar flyby, the crew will spend several days heading back to Earth while continuing to conduct deep-space tests, including evaluations of power systems, thermal controls, and crew operations far beyond low Earth orbit.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The festival will again open at MyTown Shopping Centre, with GSC International Screens continuing as official cinema partner.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The shabbiness of these interim structures became a source of continuing tension, as negotiations between the Black community and white authorities for a more permanent facility dragged on inconclusively into early 1951.
—Jonathan Entin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Winding up the month is the continuing Brechner Speaker Series.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Beyond filming, Meryl Streep is continuing to feel it out.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Records show frequent transfers—sometimes in rapid succession—moving funds from TourProdEnter to the Florida LLCs, and in some instances continuing even after a company had been formally dissolved.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Oil prices are continuing their weekslong rise this morning, with international Brent crude oil jumping another 4% to more than $106 per barrel.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
Adjective
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The union offered to have workers return to work in less than a week in exchange for continued contract negotiations.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Bastian said his team needed continued inspiration to keep climbing up the industry ranks, and the five-time Super Bowl MVP was a perfect fit.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The grant builds on the bank’s ongoing community engagement in the city that houses its largest workforce, Wells Fargo said.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Only negotiations will, namely the ongoing efforts led by regional partners.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Trevor Zegras and Tyson Foerster each scored twice, Dan Vladar made 23 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers routed the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Tuesday to bolster their playoff position with four games remaining.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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While Sporting were generally considered the weakest of the eight remaining Champions League sides, thus Arsenal were in theory handed the easiest draw, winning at Estadio Jose Alvalade is a notable achievement.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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After the October 2018 peak, the SPX saw a sharp correction before resuming its secular uptrend.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the center was reopened under a new contract with private operators, resuming its use for family detention.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Narcissism was then measured for each CEO using our coding approach, producing continuous scores that range from lower to higher levels of narcissistic admiration and rivalry.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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For brands and retailers, this means a reliable and resilient cotton supply, supported by verifiable field-level data and a framework for continuous progress.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On a quiet stretch of Main Street in Bridgeport’s South End, two aging wooden houses stand weathered but enduring.—
Reginald David,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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The oldest, most enduring cliche about government policy is the one about how budgets are political, not fiscal, documents.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Young children participating in light activities lasting 1 hour or less may not need to snack before and after exercise.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The political fallout was lasting.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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China appears to be restarting its purchases of US oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts shipments from the Middle East.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The company was still under an injunction from a federal judge to give notice to the court and wait 10 days before restarting pipeline operations.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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