continued

adjective

con·​tin·​ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd How to pronounce continued (audio)
1
: lasting or extending without interruption
continued success
2
: resumed after interruption
a continued story

Examples of continued in a Sentence

Please accept our best wishes for your continued success. The colors of the paint will fade with continued exposure to the sun.
Recent Examples on the Web Utah will remain in the mix as a continued home for Sundance. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024 In his meetings with Chinese leaders, Mr. Scholz was also expected to raise concerns about Beijing’s support of Moscow’s wartime economy, especially its continued sale to Russia of goods with potential uses on the battlefield. Melissa Eddy, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024 Former President Donald Trump's decision to attack Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator Meagan Wolfe comes as the Wisconsin governor has already added security measures for the state's chief election administrator in light of continued threats against her. Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024 When she was discharged on March 28, Rachel complained of nausea, diarrhea and continued anxiety, and still had no housing lined up. Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024 The issue adds to other price pressures for consumers: widespread inflation, no cuts in sight for the Fed’s base interest rate, and continued heat in the housing market. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024 In the wake of the tragic accidental Israeli drone strike which killed seven international aid workers, calls for Biden to do more to end the violence, and anger over the continued fighting are certain to grow. Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024 Our discussions will emphasize the continued importance of our economic relationship, cooperation on combating money laundering and terrorist financing, and using political and diplomatic tools to defuse regional tensions. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024 In a world undergoing a complicated, urgent energy transition, Aramco’s continued health—and Saudi Arabia’s—will depend on how well the energy giant both shapes and adapts to the changes. Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of continuen "to continue"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of continued was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continued. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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