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as in continued
going on and on without any interruptions
the continuing success of the chain as it opens stores around the country
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as in ongoing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
the public's continuing interest in every aspect of the lives of celebrities
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as in remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in resuming
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 continuing
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
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
What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Prosecutors have repeatedly cited an urgent and continuing need to protect people involved in the case, including the judge’s family, after Trump’s rhetoric resulted in safety concerns.
—Shayna Jacobs, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2024
The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Ukraine retaliated after Russia spurned Kyiv’s ceasefire offer earlier in the week, with President Zelensky accusing Moscow of ignoring goodwill gestures and continuing all military operations against civilians.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
For some couples, this shift in dynamics can be challenging enough that partners cannot envision continuing the relationship.
—Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Plus, his farm has been in the family for generations and one of his sons is interested in continuing the business.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Another continuing issue is student academic performance.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
With the new development underway, PulteGroup is continuing its expansion into the Charlotte metro region.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
The pitch clock was continuing its relentless pursuit of zero, but Wacha didn’t call a timeout.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Our focus is on supporting our employees during this transition while continuing to deliver for our clients.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
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
What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Prosecutors have repeatedly cited an urgent and continuing need to protect people involved in the case, including the judge’s family, after Trump’s rhetoric resulted in safety concerns.
—Shayna Jacobs, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2024
The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
Verb
Local health authorities are continuing to monitor them.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Ukraine retaliated after Russia spurned Kyiv’s ceasefire offer earlier in the week, with President Zelensky accusing Moscow of ignoring goodwill gestures and continuing all military operations against civilians.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
For some couples, this shift in dynamics can be challenging enough that partners cannot envision continuing the relationship.
—Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Plus, his farm has been in the family for generations and one of his sons is interested in continuing the business.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Another continuing issue is student academic performance.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
With the new development underway, PulteGroup is continuing its expansion into the Charlotte metro region.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
The pitch clock was continuing its relentless pursuit of zero, but Wacha didn’t call a timeout.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Our focus is on supporting our employees during this transition while continuing to deliver for our clients.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
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Enikolopov said that although Moscow has benefited from high energy prices during the war in the Middle East, Ukrainian attacks on the Russian supply chain – especially the continued targeting of refineries – have reduced the amount of oil Russia can sell.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Prosecutors had urged the judge ahead of Thursday's hearing to order Allen to remain in custody in the lead-up to a trial, arguing in court papers that the seriousness of the charges warranted his continued detention.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The Secret Service's investigation into the most recent shooting is ongoing.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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To rectify this oversight, a few years ago, my friend Cassey Lottman and I created the Great Farts of Literature database, an ongoing project dedicated to cataloging the best butt bombs in print and from which this list is adapted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The village will hold on to the remaining 60%, and whoever buys the home will receive property tax breaks for 10 years.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The canoe area lies in the national forest just downstream from the mine site, raising concerns that digging could create pollution that would contaminate one of the nation’s last remaining wild areas.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Not only that but Iran appeared to respond by resuming attacks in the region.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The internal debate over resuming the war comes after Pentagon officials informed Congress this week that the conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, had cost taxpayers $25 billion thus far.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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There needs to be follow-up and a pipeline of continuous improvement from policy reform to community help to close the wealth gap, which has barred Latino people from accessing and maintaining wealth.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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The organization implements a proactive system of internal oversight, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews to ensure continuous compliance and performance across all locations.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Though her screen work was extensive, Costello’s impact as a teacher and director became one of her most enduring legacies.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Replenishment ensures that wartime expenditure does not translate into a lasting strategic gap.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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All were contained and put out without injury or lasting damage.—
Tom Von Essen,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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One Iranian source told CNN that Tehran could see talks restarting if the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports and Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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At this point, restarting the engine would be extremely difficult.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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