Synonyms of continued

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adjective

kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd 

as in continuous

going on and on without any interruptions

the continued drought is starting to take its toll on the region's farms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• continuous
• continuing
• continual
• nonstop
• incessant
• uninterrupted
• constant
• unceasing
• unremitting
• unbroken
• perpetual
• ceaseless
• running
• persistent
• steady
• permanent
• endless
• unending
• lasting
• interminable
• eternal
• enduring
• everlasting
• undying
• immortal
• deathless
• durable
• stable
• unvarying
• unchanging
• changeless
• indestructible
• imperishable
• dateless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• periodic
• intermittent
• discontinuous
• recurrent
• periodical
• seasonal
• alternate
• occasional
• serial
• rhythmic
• cyclic
• noncontinuous
• sporadic
• recurring
• erratic
• spasmodic
• irregular
• unsteady
• alternating
• spotty
• fitful

continued

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verb

past tense of continue

1

as in remained

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state

the heavy snow continued throughout the night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remained
• lasted
• persisted
• endured
• stayed
• lingered
• held on
• survived
• prevailed
• bode
• ran on
• kept up
• perdured
• abided
• held up
• tarried
• stuck around
• carried through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ceased
• stopped
• ended
• died
• concluded
• passed
• finished
• closed
• discontinued
• terminated
• expired
• quit
• lapsed
• wound up
• died (down)
• desisted
• left off
• subsided
• abated
• waned
• ebbed
• moderated
• let up

2

as in resumed

to begin again or return to after an interruption

we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resumed
• restarted
• reopened
• renewed
• proceeded (with)
• revived
• picked up
• resuscitated
• recrudesced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• completed
• ended
• concluded
• finished
• stopped
• consummated
• ceased
• finalized
• cut
• stayed
• halted
• terminated
• dropped
• discontinued
• checked
• quit
• broke
• shut off
• left off
• canned
• desisted
• scuttled
• knocked off
• belayed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of continued

Adjective

But when Min-ji goes missing and Kim starts wreaking havoc across the city looking for her, North Korean Intelligence learns of his continued existence. — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026

With softball seeing continued audience growth during the Women’s College World Series, college regular season and now the AUSL, expectations are rising as the sport will make its return to the Olympics at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. — Molly Keshin, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Verb

Torrential rains and strong winds continued to lash the usually arid northern regions of Atacama and Coquimbo, where the government of President José Antonio Kast declared a state of emergency on Monday. — ABC News, 21 July 2026

Throughout the summer, fans have continued to pack Sundance Square to watch the matches, including Josh Mitchell, a fan from Bedford who went to Sundance Square multiple times during the World Cup. — Cal Phillips updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026