as in continual
going on and on without any interruptions
a city that has been under continuous bombardment for three days
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Recent Examples of continuous
The ultimate goal is to provide seamless, continuous support, empowering seniors to live safely and confidently in their own homes.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Exposure can increase oxidative stress, and continuous or high doses of exposure are likely to cause health problems.1617
Ionizing radiation: The two main types of radiation are non-ionizing (like microwave radiation, which is generally safe) and ionizing.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 June 2025
Acknowledging how being the oldest watchmaker in continuous operation could result in a narrative that could focus on the past, Gehr emphasized how today is increasingly becoming important that even the oldest brands have a relevancy, strength and position in society.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Canada reached measles elimination status in 1998, meaning that there has not been continuous spread of the virus for more than a year.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Exposure can increase oxidative stress, and continuous or high doses of exposure are likely to cause health problems.1617
Ionizing radiation: The two main types of radiation are non-ionizing (like microwave radiation, which is generally safe) and ionizing.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 June 2025
Acknowledging how being the oldest watchmaker in continuous operation could result in a narrative that could focus on the past, Gehr emphasized how today is increasingly becoming important that even the oldest brands have a relevancy, strength and position in society.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Canada reached measles elimination status in 1998, meaning that there has not been continuous spread of the virus for more than a year.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuous
Adjective
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Her belief in continual evolution is what allows Billboard to stay ahead of trends while never losing sight of its clients' goals.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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But also, and perhaps most importantly, for not believing in the reification of the work yourself, but that the honor bestowed on you is the responsibility and challenge of continual growth, supreme formal ambition, and new methods.—
Ocean Vuong
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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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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Preserving the conservative majority will ensure the county’s continued success, Ramirez said.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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By 2026, this state will have been under the stranglehold of two Republicans, Ron DeSantis and Rick Scott, for 16 uninterrupted years.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Despite the 74,000 tickets selling out in five hours for both games and a wait list with more than 3 million fans, Godbout saw the spectacle Friday night and experienced the uninterrupted entertainment that comes with Banana Ball: A pitcher on stilts.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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“Continuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuous. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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