Synonyms of continuances

continuances

noun

plural of continuance

1

as in durations

the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress

the feud between the two families was bitter and of long continuance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• durations
• times
• dates
• lifetimes
• runs
• life spans
• lives
• terms
• spans
• standings
• tenures
• stretches
• tours
• spells
• ages
• longevities
• hitches
• half-lifes
• turns

2

as in continuations

uninterrupted or lasting existence

the continuance of hunger in the world despite some valiant efforts to solve the problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• continuations
• continuities
• persistences
• survivals
• durations
• endurances
• subsistences
• durabilities
• extensions
• prolongations
• permanences
• elongations
• abidances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discontinuances
• stoppages
• terminations
• endings
• ends
• discontinuities
• expirations
• finishes
• cessations
• closes
• cutbacks
• curtailments
• abridgments
• shortenings
• surceases

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of continuances

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

The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026

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. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 May 2026

The next month, the court ordered new restrictions on pretrial continuances. — Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 21 Jan. 2026

During two previous court appearances, a judge granted Valle continuances to hire an attorney or file an application for a public defender. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026

Wiegert argued that the cases are not linked and that there is no guarantee that Mays will not be granted further continuances before trial. — Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025

Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case. — Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025