Synonyms of continues

continues

verb

present tense third-person singular of continue

1

as in remains

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state

the heavy snow continued throughout the night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remains
• lasts
• persists
• stays
• endures
• survives
• lingers
• abides
• runs on
• prevails
• holds on
• perdures
• keeps up
• bides
• holds up
• sticks around
• tarries
• carries through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ceases
• ends
• concludes
• stops
• closes
• passes
• dies
• expires
• terminates
• finishes
• lapses
• quits
• winds up
• discontinues
• dies (down)
• leaves off
• desists
• wanes
• subsides
• moderates
• ebbs
• abates
• lets up

2

as in resumes

to begin again or return to after an interruption

we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resumes
• reopens
• restarts
• proceeds (with)
• renews
• revives
• picks up
• resuscitates
• recrudesces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concludes
• ends
• completes
• finishes
• ceases
• stops
• stays
• terminates
• finalizes
• drops
• consummates
• breaks
• halts
• cuts
• discontinues
• checks
• quits
• leaves off
• shuts off
• cans
• desists
• scuttles
• knocks off
• belays

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of continues

The announcements came at Meta Connect 2026 as the company continues shifting its wearable strategy toward glasses and its personal AI agent, Muse. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

Nolan Scott of Corona del Mar continues to make impact as a tight end and defensive end. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

The surgery was a success, but Apex continues to have complications from his condition and because of the delay in getting the correct surgery, Shin said. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey continues to sit near all-time lows. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026

Murray continues to be repped by Anonymous Content and Fox Rothschild. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

The loss the Guthrie family continues to feel — Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts remain unknown — has been a topic of occasional discussion on air. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

The multiyear partnership, the length and financials of which were not disclosed, reflects Adidas’ ongoing emphasis to push into women’s basketball, while outgoing outfitter Under Armour continues its retrenchment. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

No matter what happens with the Atlanta Falcons on the football field this season, Mercedes-Benz Stadium continues to dominate the food and beverage game with its unique approach to concessions. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026