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
Now, McGinley joins Faison, Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Judy Reyes as the Scrubs stars reprise their roles for the series continuation.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Breastfeeding in Public Wasn't Always So Easy The Special K campaign marks a continuation of the message that Baz sends in all her most flashy ad campaigns to date.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
In the past, wise leaders from both parties saw to it that there were limits on criticism and such threats—protecting the independence of the Fed and ensuring its continuation as the bedrock of the American financial system and, indeed, the global financial system.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
As Advisry reaches the ten-year mark, Keith sees the brand’s place within fashion as a continuation of cultural designers like Virgil Abloh, who broke barriers by leading with vision and building communities.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Breastfeeding in Public Wasn't Always So Easy The Special K campaign marks a continuation of the message that Baz sends in all her most flashy ad campaigns to date.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
In the past, wise leaders from both parties saw to it that there were limits on criticism and such threats—protecting the independence of the Fed and ensuring its continuation as the bedrock of the American financial system and, indeed, the global financial system.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
As Advisry reaches the ten-year mark, Keith sees the brand’s place within fashion as a continuation of cultural designers like Virgil Abloh, who broke barriers by leading with vision and building communities.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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The defensive line lacks continuity.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Haiti itself is also preparing for national elections next year — an important step toward building political continuity and credibility.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Be Relentlessly Persistent My mindset is relentless persistence.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Bishops’ persistence was rewarded when Maeve Delaney scored off a corner kick, which thrilled the team and head coach Gary Burke.—
Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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