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

County staff recommended continued efforts to facilitate affordable housing development. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

New initiatives around digital products like Vette and events like Vogue World will fuel continued success. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

Credit has to go to Wales Bonner for kicking off the phenomenon with its early Adidas Samba collaborations, an aesthetic that Adidas has also continued in-line with close lookalikes. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

The alleged theft began in September 2019 and continued until it was discovered in September 2025. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026