CONTINUED Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd

Definition of continued

as in continuous

going on and on without any interruptions the continued drought is starting to take its toll on the region's farms

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verb

past tense of continue

as in remained

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state the heavy snow continued throughout the night

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as in resumed

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 continued

Adjective

The switch from celluloid to computer chips saw the movies transform from an illusory art form to a representative one, at the great and continued risk of forfeiting its original power. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026 Week 1 of the HBCU schedule provided some surprises and some lopsided scores, including South Carolina State’s continued dominance and Clark Atlanta’s big win over Morehouse. — Wilton Jackson, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

D’Arcy continued their Emmys moment by announcing that Clarke will introduce the winner of the category in High Valyrian, the mother tongue of House Targaryen. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 The economy has also continued to produce jobs, while the administration slows immigration. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continued

Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued

Adjective

But the real issue is often a learning mindset gap—a set of hiring and management habits that don’t center on continuous upskilling.

— Brittany Murrey, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Keeping it open requires continuous dredging, as well as the straightening and deepening of its channels to accommodate ever-larger cargo ships.

— Sebastián López Brach, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuous

Verb

At least 211 people were rescued from an Indonesian ferry that caught fire last month in rough seas near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, while one person was found dead and four others remained missing.

— IMAN SATRIA, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Despite those difficulties, Fiesta Hispana remained free and continued its support of educational opportunities for high school and college students and nonprofit organizations.

— J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of remained

Verb

Elsewhere, Austrian international Michael Svoboda, who arrived from Italian side Venezia in the other part of the summer refit in central defence, has just resumed training following a minor knee issue.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Lavender Heights had resumed its rhythm Sunday after a member of the LGBTQ community reported suffering a verbal and physical attack the previous weekend in the neighborhood.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of resumed

Adjective

Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.

— Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024

Definition of continuing

Verb

Five of the Bulldogs’ scoring drives lasted one or two plays.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Skip Schumaker’s history with late-season runs The first-year Rangers manager is deprecating about his playing career as mostly a utility player, which lasted from 2005 to 2015 and covered tenures with the Cardinals, Dodgers and Reds.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of lasted

Adjective

His professional achievements and personal pursuits reflect a long-standing commitment to discipline, preparation, and continual growth.

— Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Hamilton has spoken about his improved comfort within Ferrari, including a strong partnership with his new race engineer, and his continual push to bring about change in approach.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of continual

Verb

Police were not required to refer people to services, treatment providers received no additional funding, and waitlists persisted.

— Karyn Sporer, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
But even if United had drawn this game 0-0, those doubts about the squad would have persisted.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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