as in continuation
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 continuity
To be an Iranian today is to live within the memory and continuity of Persian civilization, to sustain an ethics of beauty and embody an act of resistance against an ugly and tyrannical Iran.
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Ramin Jahanbegloo, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
That history has sharpened the board’s focus this time on ensuring a smoother transition and continuity from Iger’s tenure in the top.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Reducing Workforce Shortages Across the Region The ongoing nursing shortage in Kansas City affects all parts of the healthcare landscape, from emergency-department capacity to long-term-care continuity.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Only one person out of 38 had made plans for research continuity in their absence, and nearly half (42%) had not thought at all about what would happen to their research in their absence.
—David Seal, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
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Ramin Jahanbegloo, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
That history has sharpened the board’s focus this time on ensuring a smoother transition and continuity from Iger’s tenure in the top.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Reducing Workforce Shortages Across the Region The ongoing nursing shortage in Kansas City affects all parts of the healthcare landscape, from emergency-department capacity to long-term-care continuity.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Only one person out of 38 had made plans for research continuity in their absence, and nearly half (42%) had not thought at all about what would happen to their research in their absence.
—David Seal, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
Noun
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It’s been in the works for years, and Qadhi said the project is a continuation of the community service that volunteers at EPIC have been doing already.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Wilson is again associated with this year’s rollout, though the company framed the day primarily as a continuation of the previous giveaway rather than a one-time promotion.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their immediate need is the continuance of church service on Sundays.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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And this year, at least five court hearings aimed at setting a trial date have ended in delays or continuances.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Growing power demand in China and the sheer size of the country’s market showcased what appeared to be countervailing trends — the persistence of coal, and the rise of renewables.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some educators worry the overuse and misuse of AI programs could decrease students' ability to think critically and independently or to have persistence when attempting to solve complex problems.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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