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 as the influx of billionaires and multi-millionaires to the region continues, the market for luxury homes priced at $30 million and up has exploded, according to a new report from the real estate research firm Analytics Miami. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Levine programming continues to include the Catalyst Fellowship Program for college students and summer camps. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

The best meteor shower viewing occurs after midnight and continues until dawn. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026

His heart had also been cut out of his chest, the affidavit continues. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Following an eventful Redemption pay-per-view, AEW Dynamite returns Wednesday, July 29, from the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, as the road to All In continues. — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The intersection of sports with Wall Street is not new – just look at the investment of private equity into the NFL, NBA, MLB and the PGA Tour – but the trend seemingly continues to accelerate into global sports. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

The Fever's West Coast trip continues Friday with a meeting against the Portland Fire. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

As an impasse between the union representing Fort Worth’s firefighters and the city over contract negotiations continues, Fort Worth City Council members have weighed in. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026