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
Julia Emmanuele, People.com, 19 July 2025
If he gets fired as chair of the Board of Governors, the Federal Open Market Committee, which is the Fed body that sets interest rates, simply could retain Powell as chair, giving him continued influence over monetary policy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 July 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
Silverstone later reunited with her former Clueless costar, Jeremy Sisto, in 2012 on the ABC sitcom Suburgatory and continued toappear on the small screen on Paramount Network's American Woman and Netflix's The Baby-Sitters Club.
—Julia Emmanuele, People.com, 19 July 2025
If he gets fired as chair of the Board of Governors, the Federal Open Market Committee, which is the Fed body that sets interest rates, simply could retain Powell as chair, giving him continued influence over monetary policy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 July 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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However, the evolving landscape poses new challenges that demand continuous adaptation.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Aside from the Yukon 1000, it’s considered the longest kayak and canoe marathon in the world, in which paddlers must travel along the Missouri River for four continuous days.—
Ramal Nasim
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 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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Despite this drop, the proportion of Americans anticipating an economic downturn over the next year remained steady.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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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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The second challenge was particularly complex, involving the departure of several top players to a rival circuit and tough negotiations that have lasted almost two years without reaching a final solution.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The meeting lasted an hour and 20 minutes, with Johnson spending most of the time yelling at Kennedy.—
Tevi Troy,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But with less than a fortnight to go until Aug. 1 (the deadline expressed in Trump’s tariff letters) analysts are either expecting another delay or are pricing in a singular hike to inflation as opposed to a continual rise.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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Workplaces that operate with a continual sense of urgency often struggle with unrealistic deadlines and a lack of long-term planning, which can leave employees feeling exhausted and undervalued. 5.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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These conditions have persisted through this spring.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Speculation has persisted regarding a big-money move, but Moyes is looking to keep hold of his star defender.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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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There are nonstop flights back to the U.S. from several airports.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The service is part of a United campaign that’s adding 24 nonstop flights to some of the biggest college games of the 2025 season.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 July 2025
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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