as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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Recent Examples of continuation
The numbers reflect a continuation of a downturn in Stellantis' sales — and stock market performance — over the last 12 months.
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 2 July 2025
June saw the continuation of government-sector job cuts, with 3,801 announced, up from 2,600 in May.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
That release was a continuation of his notion that, given he's released an album every six months for the past decade, 18 to 24-month release cycles are obsolete.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This latest endeavor marks a continuation of the growing trend of digital creators broadcasting their every move over extended periods, with Cenat and crew committing to a full month of non-stop content.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 July 2025
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 2 July 2025
June saw the continuation of government-sector job cuts, with 3,801 announced, up from 2,600 in May.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
That release was a continuation of his notion that, given he's released an album every six months for the past decade, 18 to 24-month release cycles are obsolete.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This latest endeavor marks a continuation of the growing trend of digital creators broadcasting their every move over extended periods, with Cenat and crew committing to a full month of non-stop content.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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Turnover is relentless, making continuity and relationship-building a challenge.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Due to this last-minute withdrawal, the court granted continuance to allow James to hire new legal counsel and allow the new attorneys time to review the case.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Seemingly shaken from witnessing the three arrests, the woman broke down crying in the waiting room after her hearing, at which the judge granted a continuance of her case.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Keyon Monte’s journey through the world of theater has been shaped by persistence, reinvention and a deep love for storytelling.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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For hackers, this method offers the ultimate persistence.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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