continued

adjective

con·​tin·​ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd How to pronounce continued (audio)
1
: lasting or extending without interruption
continued success
2
: resumed after interruption
a continued story

Examples of continued in a Sentence

Please accept our best wishes for your continued success. The colors of the paint will fade with continued exposure to the sun.
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Follow Andy for continued coverage of the newest fads in the ultra-premium whiskey market, how tariffs would affect prices for bottle importers and why Scotland could soon be running out of peat. Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Israel launched a new ground and air offensive in central Gaza on Monday, pushing into Deir Al Balah with tanks and continued airstrikes following heavy bombardments overnight. Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 July 2025 What Happens Next Analysts anticipate continued scrutiny and interest in suburban affluence, particularly as housing markets, migration trends and regional economies evolve. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025 Local beach safety officials report this is the fourth shark bite in Volusia County in 2025, raising continued concerns over swimmer and surfer safety during peak summer months. Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for continued

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of continuen "to continue"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of continued was in the 15th century

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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continued. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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