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

That Miami connection continues to inform their approach to cross-border investing. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026

Large-scale fighting has slowed since Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal in October 2025, but Israel continues to launch near-daily strikes that have killed more than 1,600 Palestinians. — Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026

As the city continues to rebuild, many landmarks are welcoming tourists again. — Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026

The plan to expand the renewable energy portfolio of the Southern state was announced Tuesday, November 10, as electricity demand continues to grow across the state. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

If Woods continues to improve and develops counter moves, Woods has the athleticism to become a disruptive force. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

While the election is over for many, the work of ensuring secure elections continues year-round, Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas said Tuesday. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026

The military is now voluntary enlistment, though there continues to be a Selective Service System for times of need. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026

Ottawa continues to defend well, allowing the eighth-fewest goals at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026