1
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in to resume
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 continue
Destinations like Norway, Svalbard, and Alaska are prime spots to witness this surreal, awe-inspiring experience, which continues beyond the solstice before days gradually shorten.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The exhibition continues through the summer as part of the district’s broader cultural offerings during the World Cup period.
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J.m. Banks
june 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
The state of emergency doesn't limit due process rights or constitutional guarantees and allows people to continue their daily activities, according to the decree.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Because of this, incident operations will continue into the foreseeable future.
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Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The exhibition continues through the summer as part of the district’s broader cultural offerings during the World Cup period.
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J.m. Banks
june 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
The state of emergency doesn't limit due process rights or constitutional guarantees and allows people to continue their daily activities, according to the decree.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Because of this, incident operations will continue into the foreseeable future.
—
Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continue
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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The White River remains a big draw, too, though Stephenson notes that public access points along the banks are becoming increasingly scarce.
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Closing arguments will resume Thursday in Sacramento Superior Court.
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Officials announce service on the line will resume Friday on a holiday/weekend schedule, with busing between Miller and Hegewisch stations because of the derailment and power loss.
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The fundraising comes as analysts remain bullish on the outlook for AI memory chips, arguing that supply constraints in high-bandwidth memory are likely to persist for years as hyperscalers continue ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
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Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley predict the undersupply of chips will persist and keep memory prices heavily inflated through at least 2027.
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The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.
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The Hedges Inn, which dates back to 1873, reopened in mid-June with a complete interior redesign for the property’s twelve guest rooms, restaurant, bar, and public areas.
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The quake was also strongly felt in other central and western states, where residents described prolonged shaking that lasted several seconds.
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Anderson’s timeline had the bath lasting for about three hours.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
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Awkward play here the last couple minutes, as play was stopped because of an injury, restarted, then stopped immediately for the break.
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“Continue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continue. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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