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

Allen continues to don the cape for the Bills, but offseason moves improved his receiving core, and new coach Joe Brady appears determined to attack with greater aggression. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Balfe’s couture style continues a recent streak from other TIFF 2026 attendees who’ve turned to couture collections for their red carpet stints. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

The story is the promise your product makes and the way that promise continues after the install. — Michal Rahamim, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Ueno noted the importance of maintaining a sustainable social security system as the population continues to age and decline. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

No matter what happens with the Atlanta Falcons on the football field this season, Mercedes-Benz Stadium continues to dominate the food and beverage game with its unique approach to concessions. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Consumer sentiment continues to languish near record lows and fell earlier this month to its second-lowest reading in data that goes back more than 70 years. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

Key House supporters of a federal film & TV incentive are establishing a congressional caucus, as work continues on legislation establishing the nationwide production credit. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Uncertainty surrounding Ed Sheeran's tour lineup continues, just days before he's supposed to play Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026