1
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the castaways hoped that the continual broadcast of the distress signal would eventually attract attention
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2
as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
a history of continual invasions from countries to the west
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Recent Examples of continual
Scottish oyster farms in the Firth of Forth, an inlet of the North Sea, produced 30 million oysters annually by the 1790s, but continual overharvesting soon took its toll.
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Garritt C. Van Dyk, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Basement dehumidifiers can require continual emptying in summer, so use one with a drain hose for easy operation.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
In the past two decades, Panahi, like many of his countrymen and fellow-artists, has faced continual persecution by the Iranian government: he has been detained and imprisoned, placed under house arrest, forbidden to leave the country, and banned from filmmaking.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Their work emphasizes that with lengthening lifespans, Americans will face multiple career transitions and need continual skill renewal.
—Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Garritt C. Van Dyk, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Basement dehumidifiers can require continual emptying in summer, so use one with a drain hose for easy operation.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
In the past two decades, Panahi, like many of his countrymen and fellow-artists, has faced continual persecution by the Iranian government: he has been detained and imprisoned, placed under house arrest, forbidden to leave the country, and banned from filmmaking.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Their work emphasizes that with lengthening lifespans, Americans will face multiple career transitions and need continual skill renewal.
—Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continual
Adjective
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Extreme weather events such as flooding, are also a continuous threat to farmers.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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The program emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and thoughtful decision-making.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The second half of the year begins this week for Billboard Japan’s charts, and recurrent rules have been implemented on the Japan Hot 100 and Hot Albums tallies.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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In this study, researchers evaluated how following a structured exercise program might further reduce the risk of recurrent or new cancer compared with just being advised to exercise.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 June 2025
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Preserving the conservative majority will ensure the county’s continued success, Ramirez said.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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With the lack of licensing and taxation for hemp, and continued problems for cannabis, the state is losing out on millions in potential tax revenue, Ford said.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Dobson says the research is coming now that the power engineering community increasingly recognizes cascading failures as a distinct and recurring problem—a concept that still elicited protests from power engineers in the aftermath of the 2003 blackout.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Aug. 2013
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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To help, managers are launching products with periodic windows of liquidity.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Trump Opens $5 Million Gold Card Visa Waitlist—What To Know There has always been periodic tension between the legal profession and the government’s agendas.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Which is one of the reasons for my incessant muttering.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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After their neighbor refused to address his dog's incessant night barking, a Reddit user took matters into their own hands, and their hilarious revenge has gone viral.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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How to Get the Most Out of a Private Yacht Charter in Croatia, According to a Top Travel Advisor The Newark to Dubrovnik flight is currently the only nonstop flight connecting the U.S. and Croatia.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2025
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American Airlines’ first nonstop flight between Miami International Airport and Rome’s Fiumicino Airport is scheduled to depart MIA at 7:45 p.m. June 5.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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“Continual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continual. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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