as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
complained that today's youth doesn't care a continental about their elders
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Recent Examples of continental
Wired, 22 Aug. 2019
Many of these airlines also have different policies for intra-continental, short-haul flights, which are not included here.
—Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2018
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The European Union appears committed to yanking up defense spending and investment in continental NATO's industry, rather than relying on the U.S. powerhouse military-industrial complex.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Today, greater migration rates among college graduates often necessitates cross-country, if not cross-continental, travel.
—Wired, 22 Aug. 2019
Many of these airlines also have different policies for intra-continental, short-haul flights, which are not included here.
—Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2018
Adjective
The Baltic will remain a keen area of interest for NATO's continental members, and efforts to secure critical infrastructure will continue.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The European Union appears committed to yanking up defense spending and investment in continental NATO's industry, rather than relying on the U.S. powerhouse military-industrial complex.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continental
Noun
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Continue reading … 'STEELE' THE SHOW – MSNBC host demands Democrats start giving a ‘damn’ about Trump, Musk in fiery rant.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, the current threats to the United States are not limited to attacks using nuclear and conventional intercontinental weapons.—
Stephen Peter Rosen,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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This was in response to the U.S. test-firing a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile from California over the Pacific Ocean.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The show also begged us to care one whit about Nick’s secret romance with… Jessica’s sister!!!—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
24 Mar. 2025
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The lack of logic Trump’s fun-house version of justice may not matter a whit to voters, or alter even slightly their perceptions of the two major parties.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On a very different frontier — the transcontinental railroad — Alex Dutton is also in search of a home that will adopt her and her unborn child.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2025
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The story of Rock Springs, as with many places in the American West, begins with the transcontinental railroad.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Burgess can be seen sporting red hair, leaning over to pretend to take a lick of an ice cream cone.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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His fans got nuzzles, licks and tail wags in return.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Chatfield’s ouster further calls into question the United States’ future role in NATO, the transnational military organization founded in 1949.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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In a memo sent Monday night, Blanche directed the closure of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team and ordered prosecutors to pivot to investigating transnational criminal organizations and terrorist groups that use crypto to engage in illicit transactions.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shop jewelry, dress-up pieces, crafts—like this beading kit—for littles of all ages.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
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Even Williams’ performance does little to flesh her out.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Golden State Valkyries announced a new partnership with Sephora, expanding the WNBA’s cultural reach and broadening the multinational beauty retailer‘s relevance beyond makeup, skin care and hair care.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Dutch multinational banking company ING Group, which held its No. 1 position from 2024 in Australia, Germany, Poland and Spain, has also been focusing on offering personalized experiences through new technologies.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Continental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continental. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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