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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 team’s work continues to show the great diversity of shapes and sizes of creatures of the deep.
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Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Schaefer continues to play better and better and looks to be in a premier role for Canada to start the tournament.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Fed continues rate hike process; improving market sentiments helps S&P500 recoup some of its losses.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
After Christmas, the soft spot in the schedule continues as the Rockets will close out the week by visiting the Pelicans and then hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six numbers from Saturday night's drawing.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite the mixed responses, the image continues to fuel debate across social media.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Balloons by Tommy continues in Bensenville with his husband, Scott DeLorenzo.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The confusion around Microsoft updates continues.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Schaefer continues to play better and better and looks to be in a premier role for Canada to start the tournament.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Fed continues rate hike process; improving market sentiments helps S&P500 recoup some of its losses.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
After Christmas, the soft spot in the schedule continues as the Rockets will close out the week by visiting the Pelicans and then hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six numbers from Saturday night's drawing.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite the mixed responses, the image continues to fuel debate across social media.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Balloons by Tommy continues in Bensenville with his husband, Scott DeLorenzo.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The confusion around Microsoft updates continues.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
Verb
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The suspect's motive remains unclear.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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What Happens Next The investigation into the plane crash remains ongoing.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That’s the kind of leadership that lasts.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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While totality typically only lasts for a few minutes with a total solar eclipse, the moon during this week’s event will spend just over an hour in Earth’s shadow.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The pandemic reshaped office life, and even though lockdown restrictions ended in 2021, the debate over remote work persists in 2025.—
Adam Stott,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The gaping wound persists to this day.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Continues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continues. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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