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
There has been growing unease within Israel meanwhile at the continuation of the war while 58 hostages remain in Gaza.
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Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Netanyahu is not concerned about being toppled over the war’s continuation.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
The initiative was a continuation of his work as vice president to address a disease that had killed his older son, Beau, who died from brain cancer in 2015.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
In continuation of the star's stylish streak of Louis Vuitton spots, the actress, 28, models the label's latest iteration of its collaboration with artist Takashi Murakami.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Netanyahu is not concerned about being toppled over the war’s continuation.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
The initiative was a continuation of his work as vice president to address a disease that had killed his older son, Beau, who died from brain cancer in 2015.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
In continuation of the star's stylish streak of Louis Vuitton spots, the actress, 28, models the label's latest iteration of its collaboration with artist Takashi Murakami.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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Cuomo should pledge continuity with Adams on the issue.—
Stephen Eide,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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Security that supports growth, continuity and reputation does.—
Zach Fuller,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Lenexa will see its sales tax live for another 20 years after voters approved its continuance during the April 1 election.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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The fee for being granted a continuance by an immigration judge is at least $100.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Your commitment will require endurance, grace, and persistence.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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By doing this, Els revealed the persistence of a parallel Afrikaner consciousness that remembers Apartheid not with shame, but with pride and nostalgia.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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