as in continuities
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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Recent Examples of continuations
Stranger Things’ transformation—from a charming homage to ’80s blockbusters to a sprawling transmedia franchise—was ribbed later in last night’s episode, in a commercial parody imagining a string of continuations.
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Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Many of the actions are continuations of boycotts that started earlier this year.
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USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
The Department intends to stop funding both 2025 new awards and non-competing continuations for these seven grant programs.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Given the success of Demon Hunters, the suggestion of sequels or continuations have, of course, been top of mind for fans and creatives alike.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Many of the actions are continuations of boycotts that started earlier this year.
—
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
The Department intends to stop funding both 2025 new awards and non-competing continuations for these seven grant programs.
—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Given the success of Demon Hunters, the suggestion of sequels or continuations have, of course, been top of mind for fans and creatives alike.
—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuations
Noun
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Advertisement Kryptonite, the iconic weakness of Superman and Supergirl (along with red suns and, in some continuities, magic), was first created for the '40s radio serial The Adventures of Superman.
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Filmmakers working on ultra-low budgets hardly have the option of achieving the kind of seamless dramatic continuities that industrial-strength techniques can offer.
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The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.
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After a not guilty plea and two years of continuances, his state trial was scheduled to begin on January 26 but has been delayed again, according to court records.
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“Continuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuations. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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