1
as in remains
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of continues
China continues to expand nuclear energy to meet rising electricity demand and climate goals.
—
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
While speaking with The Sunday Times, Reilly shed some light on what viewers can expect to see from Beth as her story continues.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The joint statement from September suggested the US continues to give Japan a tacit green light to intervene in currency markets during times of excess volatility.
—Erica Yokoyama, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Getting around the typically scenic seaside town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, is a white-knuckle ride as the community continues to dig out from a huge two-day snowstorm.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The Meraviglia Plus-class MSC Grandiosa continues the trend, accommodating more than 6,300 passengers at full capacity as the larger of MSC Cruises’ two ships at Port Canaveral (the other is the MSC Seashore).
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The Tourette syndrome drama continues to punch above its weight for Studiocanal.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Nicola continues posing, and at one point, Brooklyn pulls her in closer to him.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Our economy continues to reinvent itself.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
While speaking with The Sunday Times, Reilly shed some light on what viewers can expect to see from Beth as her story continues.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The joint statement from September suggested the US continues to give Japan a tacit green light to intervene in currency markets during times of excess volatility.
—Erica Yokoyama, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Getting around the typically scenic seaside town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, is a white-knuckle ride as the community continues to dig out from a huge two-day snowstorm.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The Meraviglia Plus-class MSC Grandiosa continues the trend, accommodating more than 6,300 passengers at full capacity as the larger of MSC Cruises’ two ships at Port Canaveral (the other is the MSC Seashore).
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The Tourette syndrome drama continues to punch above its weight for Studiocanal.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Nicola continues posing, and at one point, Brooklyn pulls her in closer to him.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Our economy continues to reinvent itself.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
Verb
-
Maurice Suh, a member of Chiles’ legal team, said in a statement that his client remains determined to keep the bronze medal she was awarded at the Paris Olympics.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Service pauses during the show and resumes during a 20-minute intermission for desserts, coffee, tea and drinks.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Jan. 2026
-
The robot wheels forward on flat ground, raises its legs in a motion similar to a dog climbing stairs, and then resumes rolling where the terrain allows.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The paralytic effect typically lasts for four to six minutes.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
-
The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
A lot of commenters offered their thoughts and prayers for the owner during her recovery and vowed to eat at the second location at 4000 North Oak Trafficway until the one on Prairie View reopens.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2026
-
Though closed for the winter, the prison reopens in March.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
A certain perception of Arsenal’s mental frailties persists, as if this is not just the same team that faltered in the final stages in 2022-23 but the same one that habitually cracked under pressure in the later years of Wenger’s tenure.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Conflict persists because fossil fuel revenues can make instability profitable for those in power.—
Maria Mendiluce,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The pair stops and restarts the sing-along a couple of times as Davila keeps trying to redirect her husband back to the plan.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
-
The Monday vote was seen as the final hurdle before TEPCO restarts the first reactor, which alone could boost electricity supply to the Tokyo area by 2%, Japan’s trade ministry has estimated.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
22 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Continues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continues. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
