as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the continued drought is starting to take its toll on the region's farms
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as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in resumed
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 continued
William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Journey’s Greatest Hits Surpasses Major Milestones The longevity of Journey’s Greatest Hits is just as remarkable as its continued success.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
American Express has a large base of affluent card members compared to its key rivals and these customers have continued to spend strongly, helping the company’s business.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
While the overall job market showed continued strength, shifts in voluntary departures reflect broader economic and labor force trends.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Journey’s Greatest Hits Surpasses Major Milestones The longevity of Journey’s Greatest Hits is just as remarkable as its continued success.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
While Jones has found less success to this point in his rookie season, Mitchell has only continued to increase his impact on the team.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
American Express has a large base of affluent card members compared to its key rivals and these customers have continued to spend strongly, helping the company’s business.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
Adjective
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After more than 15 months of continuous bombardment, deaths, injuries and displacement, children and families across Gaza are struggling to survive without adequate food, medicine or shelter.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Our nation needs unity and the continuous series of vendettas and revenge threats and actions are anything but unifying.—
Peter Buonome,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Yet Dylan remained deeply ambivalent about being absorbed into any kind of movement.—
Grant Wong,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Since researchers began excavating and studying Stonehenge in the 17th century, the structure’s purpose has remained a mystery.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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
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What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
26 Sep. 2024
Verb
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Westphal lasted seven games into that third season.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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Titans on the clock The Patriots’ stint atop the 2025 NFL Draft board lasted all of seven days.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The bond market may be an even more important check than the stock market for Trump, especially considering that the nation’s $36 trillion in debt needs continual refinancing.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Under Trump's continual personal attacks, Smith defended his conduct as fully lawful, free of partisan influence and vital to the justice system.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The fish had effectively died out of these waters years earlier, but have since persisted in the clean water.—
Brandon Loomis,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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But residents’ complaints about conditions have persisted for decades, with protests intensifying in 2021.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Biden administration recently reopened the ICR and PAYE plans to give people more options to pursue loan forgiveness, but the facts on the ground pose a significant barrier for many borrowers.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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All four of Moscow airports reopened after being briefly closed, with the fifth airport, in Kaluga, reopening later on Thursday afternoon.—
Lena Medvedeva,
NBC News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But the seemingly nonstop injury news coming out of Arizona and Florida means all 30 clubs will continue looking for pitching.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Southwest Airlines websites has one-way nonstop tickets to Orlando starting at $149.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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