CONTINUED Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

But age and a long-ago lightning strike have taken a toll, and now a delicate effort is underway to ensure its continued survival. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Until Chuck’s departure, the two will work closely together to ensure a seamless transition and help set the team up for continued success. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

Slowik added that Willis has continued to exhibit a great work ethic at team facilities. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 McCarthy's lack of consistency continued Saturday, raising questions about which QB the Vikings might turn to if Kyler Murray were injured. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continued

Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued

Adjective

Congress now has 90 days of continuous session to review the agreement, which would go into effect absent objection.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Adaptalux says the internal battery lasts up to eight hours of continuous use depending on brightness and recharges over USB-C, which can also keep the pod running while permanently plugged in.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuous

Verb

Qantas said demand for international travel remained strong, with both Qantas and its low-cost carrier Jetstar increasing capacity and unit revenue, although higher fuel costs weighed on international earnings.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The style remained wildly popular into the 1930s and early 1940s, ultimately becoming a wardrobe staple.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of remained

Verb

Shanahan resumed full head coaching duties, which included calling plays at practice for the first time since the accident, over the weekend.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Cloud-seeding resumed over Kalimantan on Sunday, with 30 helicopters for water-bombing and aerial patrol missions, and another 22 helicopters covering Sumatra.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 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

Too Much Waiting, Not Enough Episodes The years between seasons are killing them, especially when a season only takes a week to binge, unlike the old days when a season lasted three to nine months of weekly episode releases.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
The delay lasted just under two hours before the teams came back and finished the first half.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of lasted

Verb

Tensions escalated this week after the deadline for Washington and Tehran to negotiate a peace deal formally expired on Monday, despite relations having nosedived — and fighting restarted — weeks prior.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
As the distance tracker on the homer climbed, Lucarelli hurriedly retreated to the main menu and restarted the game.

— Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of restarted

Adjective

In practice, continual criticism from an investor, an outpouring of negative public sentiment, a prolonged issue at home, or persistent conflict within the executive team can begin to command disproportionate mental resources.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Modern life offers a continual stream of voices competing for our attention – news, social media, opinions, obligations, fears, and endless mental commentary.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of continual

Verb

The factors behind the breakdown in trade talks, which persisted throughout last week and into the evening hours on Friday, continue to emerge.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Heap quickly became a mentor to Lane, and their relationship persisted through the wide receiver’s time at USC.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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