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a range or series of things that are slightly different from each other and that exist between two different possibilities
His motives for volunteering lie somewhere on the continuum between charitable and self-serving. a continuum of temperatures ranging from very cold to very hot
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Recent Examples of continuum
The priority has to be a full continuum of care — emergency interim housing, permanent supportive housing and mental health services — so people can rebuild their lives safely and sustainably.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The telltale signature of abundant dust lies within the galaxy’s continuum of ultraviolet light, which has a relatively flat slope as a result of absorption from the dust.
—Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Gore suggested this might put AI models on a continuum of consciousness starting with some animals.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
That place is called Vi at Aventura — a vibrant independent living community that offers a continuum of on-site care, should the need arise.
—Vi At Aventura, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The telltale signature of abundant dust lies within the galaxy’s continuum of ultraviolet light, which has a relatively flat slope as a result of absorption from the dust.
—Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Gore suggested this might put AI models on a continuum of consciousness starting with some animals.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
That place is called Vi at Aventura — a vibrant independent living community that offers a continuum of on-site care, should the need arise.
—Vi At Aventura, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuum
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The video went viral across social media, with a mix of praise and criticism across the political spectrum.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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The number of outbreaks falls about in the middle of the spectrum compared to the 2021-2025 seasons, said the CDC.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The bureau said this year’s operation will be conducted on a larger scale, with federal officials working alongside state and local partners to identify and disrupt violent criminals.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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While ethanol has been widely used in cars and trucks for decades, particularly in Brazil, it has rarely been deployed as a primary fuel for utility-scale electricity production.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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“Continuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuum. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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