as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
complained that today's youth doesn't care a continental about their elders
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Recent Examples of continental
Wired, 22 Aug. 2019
Many of these airlines also have different policies for intra-continental, short-haul flights, which are not included here.
—Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2018
Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Mar. 2025
The lines traverse a continental pivot point — Montana is the only state with rivers that drain into the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Canada’s Hudson Bay – and deliver to refineries around Billings.
—Sally Ho, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Today, greater migration rates among college graduates often necessitates cross-country, if not cross-continental, travel.
—Wired, 22 Aug. 2019
Many of these airlines also have different policies for intra-continental, short-haul flights, which are not included here.
—Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2018
Adjective
French President Emmanuel Macron has offered up his country’s nuclear capabilities for continental defense.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Mar. 2025
The lines traverse a continental pivot point — Montana is the only state with rivers that drain into the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Canada’s Hudson Bay – and deliver to refineries around Billings.
—Sally Ho, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continental
Noun
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Continue reading … 'STEELE' THE SHOW – MSNBC host demands Democrats start giving a ‘damn’ about Trump, Musk in fiery rant.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, Facebook changed its name to Meta and sank $45 billion into its vision of a digital universe that most people just don’t seem to give much of a damn about.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
25 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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The Chinese were originally welcomed to work on intercontinental railroad construction and California gold mining in the 19th century.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Suez Canal and the Panama Canal are critical, narrow maritime passages that provide shortcuts on lengthy intercontinental maritime journeys.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The lack of logic Trump’s fun-house version of justice may not matter a whit to voters, or alter even slightly their perceptions of the two major parties.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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The last-minute Annie Oakley act does not alter that one whit.—
The Editors,
National Review,
30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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All three women were experienced pilots, and one held both the transcontinental speed and altitude flying records at the time.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The story of Rock Springs, as with many places in the American West, begins with the transcontinental railroad.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Great staff, great selection, not a lick of snobbery.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Duhaime says that's because of the Roman numerals of Super Bowl LIX (which sounds like licks).—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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They are believed to be part of a transnational criminal organization, according to the Justice Department.—
Tom Winter,
NBC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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For more than half a century, this daily rhythm has helped fuel the heartbeat of a transnational machine that generated more than $800 billion in trade between the U.S. and Mexico in 2024 alone.—
Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Parents of littles, there's an important recall to tell you about that might affect your child's car seat.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Held in the hotel ballroom, adorned with festive decor, the tea starts with an array of sweets — from Oreo cheesecake to chocolate-berry kouign-amann, served with hot chocolate for the littles and a selection of teas for the adults — while a live pianist sets the mood.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes,
30 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Another way to improve work for women is to encourage multinational brands to audit working conditions all the way across their supply chain, WIEGO experts said.—
Meera Senthilingam,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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While multinational corporations can become pawns in broader trade negotiations—think of the regulatory and public relations challenges faced by companies like Huawei or Boeing—smaller firms are less likely to be targeted by foreign governments.—
Ivan Illan,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Continental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continental. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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