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 impressive month was a continuation of a dominant season for Duran who, entering Tuesday night’s play, had a 0.99 ERA across 27 1/3 innings.
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 June 2025
For those looking for a little bit more of the continuation of their professional trajectory, finding something that combines sharing their lifetime of work knowledge, their passion for helping others, and the thrill of remaining relevant is the holy grail.
—Mark Avallone, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Resurrection is a continuation of the first sequel series, Dexter: New Blood, and picks up immediately where that 2021 series left off, with Dexter surviving being shot by his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott, who also returns).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
The 10-episode season is considered a continuation of the original show, which ran for 13 seasons on Fox from 1997-2010.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 June 2025
For those looking for a little bit more of the continuation of their professional trajectory, finding something that combines sharing their lifetime of work knowledge, their passion for helping others, and the thrill of remaining relevant is the holy grail.
—Mark Avallone, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Resurrection is a continuation of the first sequel series, Dexter: New Blood, and picks up immediately where that 2021 series left off, with Dexter surviving being shot by his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott, who also returns).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
The 10-episode season is considered a continuation of the original show, which ran for 13 seasons on Fox from 1997-2010.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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Jiaxing Train Station not only improves connectivity, but also offers a vision of how architecture can foster a sense of community and continuity with the past, while embracing the future.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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This approach also enables dynamic avoidance of drains, ladders, and lighting fixtures, reducing entrapment risks and improving cleaning continuity. 3.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Noun
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His team also asked for a continuance, or a postponement, of the domestic violence restraining order hearing that had been scheduled for June 4.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Judge Steven Hippler, of Idaho’s 4th Judicial District in Ada County, has yet to rule on the defense’s request for a continuance.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Medium-bodied with excellent ripeness, good acidity and persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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That persistence of the idea itself is kind of an artwork.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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