1
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
Trump’s attorneys on Thursday had submitted an emergency request to pause a lower-court ruling, which barred Cook’s firing from taking effect while her lawsuit against the president’s action continues.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
There’s a reason a new generation of editors continues to fall in love with the brand, and the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is one of them.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
And the day also commemorates that quietly, the ozone layer continues its recovery, monitored by satellites that confirm what the Montreal Protocol set in motion decades ago.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
However, amid the confusion of new strains, changing vaccine guidelines and cuts to vaccine development funding, the CDC continues to track cases, hospitalizations and deaths on a weekly basis.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Now in season 5, the mystery continues with the suspicious death of Lester (Teddy Coluca), the Arconia’s doorman.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Following their strong start to the year, Howie Roseman continues to find ways to improve in the margins.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Her list continues with small but frustrating oversights.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Kansas City could soon allow lounges where marijuana use is allowed on site as the concept continues to emerge in Missouri.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
There’s a reason a new generation of editors continues to fall in love with the brand, and the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is one of them.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
And the day also commemorates that quietly, the ozone layer continues its recovery, monitored by satellites that confirm what the Montreal Protocol set in motion decades ago.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
However, amid the confusion of new strains, changing vaccine guidelines and cuts to vaccine development funding, the CDC continues to track cases, hospitalizations and deaths on a weekly basis.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Now in season 5, the mystery continues with the suspicious death of Lester (Teddy Coluca), the Arconia’s doorman.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Following their strong start to the year, Howie Roseman continues to find ways to improve in the margins.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Her list continues with small but frustrating oversights.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Kansas City could soon allow lounges where marijuana use is allowed on site as the concept continues to emerge in Missouri.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
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Frontier, American are the perennial problem children Frontier Airlines remains stuck at the bottom for the third straight year.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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With the crack of a single rifle shot, that dream remains in doubt.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The bond market could be poised for a rebound if the economy stalls and the Fed resumes cutting interest rates.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The question now is not just when construction resumes but whether the bridge between the plant and the community can be built on steadier ground.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The battery lasts up to a year and is easily replaceable when that time comes.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Deliver a genuine human experience that starts from the moment a client requests more information and lasts beyond the receipt of their purchase.—
Brandon Aversano,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now, a single tour will be available to visitors as the Park reopens for the first time since 2020.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The investigation into Bolton seemingly reopens an earlier inquiry into the 2020 book that the Biden administration dropped.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If secrecy persists, gently ask if there are aspects of their life that feel hard to discuss.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, homelessness still persists even as advocates use both approaches.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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The engine restarts as soon as the driver relieves pressure from the brake.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Continues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continues. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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