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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
The war with Iran continues to cause aviation chaos in the Middle East and beyond as some of the world’s busiest airports attempt to manage the fallout of airspace closures, with only a limited number of flights now departing the region.
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Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The Gunter continues to expand its offerings, with a music studio in the works that promises to build on the hotel’s legendary musical legacy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
While China has its 75-meter test tower, Caltech successfully beamed power in orbit, and Japan continues its own active transmission trials.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Minnesota's warming trend continues on Tuesday, with highs around 50 in the Twin Cities as clouds decrease.
—Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Judge continues weighing fairness issues, including whether to allow courtroom video footage and cameras amid defense concerns about media bias.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
However, the number of rent-gouging complaints received by the county continues to increase.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Netflix merger agreement remains in effect, and the Board continues to recommend in favor of the Netflix transaction.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Beauty also continues to navigate the complex tariffs backdrop, facing approximately 60 percent tariffs.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The Gunter continues to expand its offerings, with a music studio in the works that promises to build on the hotel’s legendary musical legacy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
While China has its 75-meter test tower, Caltech successfully beamed power in orbit, and Japan continues its own active transmission trials.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Minnesota's warming trend continues on Tuesday, with highs around 50 in the Twin Cities as clouds decrease.
—Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Judge continues weighing fairness issues, including whether to allow courtroom video footage and cameras amid defense concerns about media bias.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
However, the number of rent-gouging complaints received by the county continues to increase.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Netflix merger agreement remains in effect, and the Board continues to recommend in favor of the Netflix transaction.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Beauty also continues to navigate the complex tariffs backdrop, facing approximately 60 percent tariffs.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
Verb
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But Olivia, Dan, and Vanessa's threesome remains in the running for the title of Gossip Girl's most shocking moment.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys Bradley Gage and Benjamin Crump filed a class-action lawsuit against the city in 2021 that remains ongoing.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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What happened overnight Escalating hostilities in the Middle East and widening stress on oil shipping and infrastructure have global investors braced for more turbulence when trading resumes.—
Angus Whitley,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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The game resumes two minutes later, when the ‘tactical timeout’ is over.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Landing a job that lasts over a decade is a blessing for any working actor.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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The gathering usually lasts around a week and is expected to conclude on March 11 this year.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Producers could store crude temporarily, reduce exports in the short term, and release supplies once the strait reopens.—
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CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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When the space reopens, it is expected to host performances and invite visitors to take in a rooftop view of the city.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Know More The House war powers vote on Thursday is the most urgent opportunity for Democrats to try to unite against the war, even as the ongoing split persists about how to talk about it.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Oil producers across the Middle East face a tense countdown as the Iran war blocks the region’s main export artery, filling the countries’ storage tanks and threatening output cuts if the situation persists.—
Grant Smith,
Bloomberg,
4 Mar. 2026
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The new dates fall a week after the men’s World Cup final on July 19 and three weeks into the second half of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season, which restarts after a summer pause on July 3.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Hungary vowed to block the latest round of EU sanctions against Moscow unless Ukraine restarts Russian oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia, escalating a dispute just before the war’s four-year anniversary.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Continues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continues. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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