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as in remains
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in resumes
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten
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Recent Examples of continues
Fort Worth Benbrook continues to thrive Fort Worth Benbrook isn’t ranked but probably should be.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
No trial date has been set, as his defense continues to review the evidence and conduct depositions.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
He’s remembered as a founding member of the Los Angeles band, which was inactive through most of the 1980s, but continues to tour.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Russia’s population continues to fall due to very low birth rates.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The platform continues to enhance the player experience with new member-exclusive games and advanced tools to track streaks and personal records.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Across decades of entrepreneurship, Jovy continues to carry pride in his Filipino heritage.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
After falling into disrepair, it was restored in 1965 by the Allward family, who continues to care for it today.
—Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Article continues below What next?
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
No trial date has been set, as his defense continues to review the evidence and conduct depositions.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
He’s remembered as a founding member of the Los Angeles band, which was inactive through most of the 1980s, but continues to tour.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Russia’s population continues to fall due to very low birth rates.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The platform continues to enhance the player experience with new member-exclusive games and advanced tools to track streaks and personal records.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Across decades of entrepreneurship, Jovy continues to carry pride in his Filipino heritage.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
After falling into disrepair, it was restored in 1965 by the Allward family, who continues to care for it today.
—Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Article continues below What next?
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
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Investigators said the fire caused millions of dollars in damage to the Target location, which remains closed for repairs.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The reason Cipriani moved against Shell the first time remains a matter of speculation.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Left-hander David Peterson will start Saturday when the series resumes.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the series with the Yankees resumes on Friday, conditions should be much warmer, with a first pitch temperature in the mid- to upper 70s to potentially 80 degrees.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Counsell is hoping the rehab lasts from three to seven days.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 New York International Auto Show begins April 3 and lasts until April 12.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Because the officers are essential workers, they are required to come to work at their own expense until the government reopens or an emergency order from the president sends funding their way.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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After his death, NCIS reopens with Parker returning from retirement.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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In response, almost all insurers rationed the drug’s distribution via prior authorizations and coverage denials (a problem that persists today).—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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If inflation persists or the Fed delays rate cuts, HELOC rates could rise again quickly, driving up the price of your line of credit.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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This shuts off the engine at stoplights or when idling, and restarts it once the accelerator is pressed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The new dates fall a week after the men’s World Cup final on July 19 and three weeks into the second half of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season, which restarts after a summer pause on July 3.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Continues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continues. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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