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

And while the brand continues to honor its heritage, Giraco said Dom Pérignon is always looking ahead and evolving. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

As the series continues, however, Kazan plays up the explanatory power of an incident from Cathy’s childhood. — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Peru has endured heavy rains, landslides, and flooding that has affected hundreds of thousands of people, and the resulting economic disruptions are likely to intensify as the year continues. — Dan Restrepo, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

And thanks in part to the sophisticated and creative offerings of luxury resorts, the wellness landscape continues to evolve. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

At the same time, the number of HOAs in the United States continues to rise year after year. — Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

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 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