CONTINUATION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

continuation

noun

kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən

Definition of continuation

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 So the goal, in many ways, is a continuation, just mixed with some new quirks. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The organizations, including the Arkansas Medical Society and hospitals throughout the state, sent a letter Thursday to the federal agency urging continuation of the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me demonstration waiver. — Arkansas Online, 20 Aug. 2026 Allen has been part of the continuation from the start as an executive producer and director of the premiere episode. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 These two books kick off The Valkyrie Cycle, a continuation of the ACOTAR series. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuation

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Noun

The Bengals cut the roster down to 53 players on Sunday and there weren’t many surprises in a year where continuity and depth made only a few spots truly feel open to unseating the placeholder.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
That focus on continuity is perhaps unsurprising given that Ternus, at 51, has spent 25 years climbing Apple’s corporate ladder.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuity

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James Ratcliff spoke for the Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, agreeing that a continuance is necessary because of the change in the occupancy limit count.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of continuance

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Now, after more than 15 years in professional baseball, Berti is choosing to close the book on a career defined by persistence.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The persistence of the nature gap The legacy of this history is heavily reflected in modern statistics.

— Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistence

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