as in continuations
uninterrupted or lasting existence
after being shuttled from one foster home to another, the child needs some continuity of care
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Recent Examples of continuities
But this presumption ignored continuities in the nature of war, such as the enemy’s say in a war’s course of events and its political, human, and psychological complexities.
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H. R. McMaster, Foreign Affairs, 1 June 2020
H. R. McMaster, Foreign Affairs, 1 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuities
Noun
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The Department intends to stop funding both 2025 new awards and non-competing continuations for these seven grant programs.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Given the success of Demon Hunters, the suggestion of sequels or continuations have, of course, been top of mind for fans and creatives alike.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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During two previous court appearances, a judge granted Valle continuances to hire an attorney or file an application for a public defender.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wiegert argued that the cases are not linked and that there is no guarantee that Mays will not be granted further continuances before trial.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Continuities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuities. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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