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adjective

kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd How to pronounce continued (audio)
Definition of continuednext
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions the continued drought is starting to take its toll on the region's farms

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verb

past tense of continue
1
as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state the heavy snow continued throughout the night

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as in resumed
to begin again or return to after an interruption we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten

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Recent Examples of continued
Adjective
The results reignited debate over whether AI spending is sustainable and gave both bulls and Nvidia itself new evidence for continued growth. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 The Northeast and Midwest dominated the list, reflecting continued demand in regions where supply is constrained. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
Slowik added that Willis has continued to exhibit a great work ethic at team facilities. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 McCarthy's lack of consistency continued Saturday, raising questions about which QB the Vikings might turn to if Kyler Murray were injured. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continued
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
  1. continuous
  2. remained
  3. resumed
  4. continuing
  5. lasted
  6. restarted
  7. continual
  8. persisted
Adjective
  • Congress now has 90 days of continuous session to review the agreement, which would go into effect absent objection.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Adaptalux says the internal battery lasts up to eight hours of continuous use depending on brightness and recharges over USB-C, which can also keep the pod running while permanently plugged in.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of continuous
Verb
  • Qantas said demand for international travel remained strong, with both Qantas and its low-cost carrier Jetstar increasing capacity and unit revenue, although higher fuel costs weighed on international earnings.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The style remained wildly popular into the 1930s and early 1940s, ultimately becoming a wardrobe staple.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of remained
Verb
  • The administration has resumed strikes after months of dormancy.
    — Laura Romero, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Direct flights have resumed between India and China, a few old Silk Road trade routes have opened, and in March India relaxed rules around investment from Beijing.
    — Evelyn Cheng,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of resumed
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • Festivities for the union lasted three days amid celebrations around the country in honor of the pair.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • So the question now is this war in Iran, of course, hasn't lasted nearly as long as Vietnam, six months versus more than 19 years, hasn't involved the deployment of the kind of forces that LBJ deployed in Vietnam at the peak more than 500,000.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of lasted
Verb
  • Iceland is headed toward rejecting a referendum that would have restarted negotiations to join the European Union more than a decade after previous talks died, the national broadcaster reported Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In May, Iran had already restarted some of its drone production during a six-week ceasefire, rapidly rebuilding military capabilities degraded by US-Israeli strikes, according to two sources familiar with US intelligence assessments.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of restarted
Adjective
  • That moment of accepting the straightforward truth about God’s continual and ongoing love for me started a transformation in thought that led to a transformation of my life.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The battle comes as decades of increasing water demand and drought in the West have caused a continual decline in water levels along the river, especially in reservoirs such as Lake Mead and Lake Powell.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of continual
Verb
  • The factors behind the breakdown in trade talks, which persisted throughout last week and into the evening hours on Friday, continue to emerge.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Heap quickly became a mentor to Lane, and their relationship persisted through the wide receiver’s time at USC.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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