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 firm has bought $7 billion worth of continuation vehicles, which allow fund managers to roll private stakes into new funds.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
His most recent release, The Summer That Saved Me, is a continuation of Odeal’s consistent effort to achieve his artistic dreams and make a case for every season.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Subran said that, without a prime minister, there’s a higher chance of having a continuation budget for 2026, without a major change in the country’s economic direction or a solution to its fiscal woes.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Democrats demand the continuation of these programs, while Republicans have proposed a temporary funding extension without additional health care guarantees.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
His most recent release, The Summer That Saved Me, is a continuation of Odeal’s consistent effort to achieve his artistic dreams and make a case for every season.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Subran said that, without a prime minister, there’s a higher chance of having a continuation budget for 2026, without a major change in the country’s economic direction or a solution to its fiscal woes.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Democrats demand the continuation of these programs, while Republicans have proposed a temporary funding extension without additional health care guarantees.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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The Phillies have valued continuity during this successful run.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Council said McCabe is authorized to continue carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Controller in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to safeguard the nation’s financial integrity and ensure continuity of government operations.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Levy asked for a continuance for more time to address the issues, but the commission said the matter has gone on long enough.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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This growth is a continuance of the surge in oil production resulting from the shale boom that began earlier this century.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her story is one of persistence, innovation, and an unwavering belief that healthcare should serve every stage of life, from young adulthood to the later years.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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The material maintains the processability and transparency engineers need while solving PLA’s marine persistence problem.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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