CONTINUES Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

continues

verb

present tense third-person singular of continue

as in remains

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

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as in resumes

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 continues Slack continues to be a bright spot in the results — a major reversal from a couple years ago, when the company was maligned for paying too much to acquire the workplace messaging app during the Covid-19 pandemic. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Nvidia doubled its revenue and profit year-over-year in its second quarter, and forecast sales in the current quarter that topped analyst estimates, as red-hot demand for its AI chips continues to bolster the company’s fortunes. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Gilkar and Ahmed have asked the court to delay a hearing over the temporary restraining order that gave them custody while the legal fight continues, TMZ reported. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The investigation continues as deputies search for the fourth suspect involved in the theft ring. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Sneed continues to work his way back from a knee injury, a recurring issue that started with his first stay in Kansas City. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 As enrollment continues to decline, the Miami-Dade School District is considering whether over 20 schools should keep operating. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The investigation continues, and some facts could change as witnesses are interviewed and evidence is examined, Brown said. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026 The number of foreign men who have been killed in suspicious or downright violent circumstances in Medellín in recent years continues to grow. — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

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The descendants of Vikings who settled Iceland have been living off the sea for centuries, and fishing remains part of the country's cultural identity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Thirty years later, still unfinished Nearly 30 years on, the case remains unresolved in the fullest sense.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of remains

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When the game resumes today, he has since been traded to Boston, and takes over behind the plate for Reese McGuire, who has been released.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial resumes Tuesday in Massachusetts with more testimony from a forensic psychologist hired by the prosecution.

— Jordyn Jagolinzer, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of resumes

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Their disaffection can create a culture of hopelessness and emotional stasis that lasts well past any economic recovery.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 25 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 lasts

Verb

Another restaurant venture, Deepwell, will open in Mooresville around the time Kindred reopens.

— Eva Flowe August 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued another list of demands today, saying the US needs to fulfill them before Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of reopens

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Sincerity and audacity are not opposing forces but complementary ones in this space, and for writers, retro programmers, and other film fans who came of age after midnight at the movies, Curry’s impact persists as its own kind of religion.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Concerns over the Middle East conflict, however, still persists.

— Justina Lee,Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of persists

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Picking at a bite or the scab reinjures the skin and restarts the inflammation cycle, which makes dark spots more likely and more stubborn.

— Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
The real test will come if the district restarts the pilot and shows that the technology can support learning without putting student privacy at risk.

— Jesse Watson, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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