1
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the castaways hoped that the continual broadcast of the distress signal would eventually attract attention
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as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
a history of continual invasions from countries to the west
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Recent Examples of continual
But Broncos are only up 10-6 on New York because of continual penalties.
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers, however, view the fees as a hedge against a continual conversion to EVs and the decline in gas taxes that have helped to fund big projects, as well a a way to tame an increasingly sprawling delivery ecosystem.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Protection against scams comes from continual education that helps older people develop and sustain their skepticism while also increasing their confidence in their ability to make smart, informed decisions.
—Madhusree Mukerjee, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
Chases are intended to be stopped based on what police policy describes as a continual evaluation of the risks by the pursuing officer.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers, however, view the fees as a hedge against a continual conversion to EVs and the decline in gas taxes that have helped to fund big projects, as well a a way to tame an increasingly sprawling delivery ecosystem.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Protection against scams comes from continual education that helps older people develop and sustain their skepticism while also increasing their confidence in their ability to make smart, informed decisions.
—Madhusree Mukerjee, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
Chases are intended to be stopped based on what police policy describes as a continual evaluation of the risks by the pursuing officer.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for continual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continual
Adjective
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The swappable battery system provides over eight hours of operation per pack, allowing continuous use.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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That’s where continuous glucose monitors come in.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Surgical options, such as a hemorrhoidectomy, may also be necessary in especially serious or recurrent cases.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Traditionally, hormone therapeutic leuprolide is prescribed to treat recurrent prostate cancer – something indicated by elevated levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) following initial treatment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Oct. 2025
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The initiative builds on Walmart’s continued strategy of securing partnerships with collectible marketplaces; the company previously entered a similar agreement with StockX in 2024, so this partnership will further strengthen its status in the premium sneaker and collectibles space.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, Disney inked a renewal with Comcast for continued carriage of the Mouse House’s networks.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Audiences can also expect a new teacher, Luke Tennie’s Dominic, and potentially more recurring and guest characters.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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This should further increase the bank's base of more recurring revenue streams.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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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
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Public markets offer transparency, governance, and liquidity; private firms, by contrast, often avoid periodic reporting and undergo less rigorous oversight.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Current solutions include using chloramine as a disinfectant, periodic backwashing to prevent biofilms from forming on the membrane, and air scouring.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The spectator stays with her, in deep empathy, in her incessant search for an impossible, impeccable conduct.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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The result is a torus of gas, dust and other debris stretching around Jupiter, constantly replenished by Io’s incessant eruptions.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Scientific American,
13 Oct. 2025
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Air France will soon launch its first nonstop service between Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle – the first new destination for the French carrier's summer 2026 schedule.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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How to Get There The easiest way to reach Syracuse is by air via Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)—just six miles north of downtown—which has nonstop flights to major hubs like New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Atlanta.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Continual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continual. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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