1
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
Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.
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Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
That will be something worth monitoring as the series continues.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
Stateside, the Supreme Court, which continues to release only audio recordings, is trying to hold onto some of that power.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Five centuries later, the debate continues and Mexico’s first woman leader, President Claudia Sheinbaum, is weighing in.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
The sequel to Lu Yang’s 2021 fantasy action hit, from Huace Pictures, continues the meta-narrative of intertwining fiction and reality, with Lei Jiayin reprising his role alongside Dong Zijian and Yang Mi.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Accor’s rail service continues the legacy of the fabled Belgian rail company, the Orient-Express train which embarked on its first journey, from Paris to Vienna, in 1883 and eventually extended services across continental Europe through to Istanbul.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
There continues to be no impact to Qantas Frequent Flyer accounts.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Kewaunee County introduced a sales tax that continues today.
—Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
That will be something worth monitoring as the series continues.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
Stateside, the Supreme Court, which continues to release only audio recordings, is trying to hold onto some of that power.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Five centuries later, the debate continues and Mexico’s first woman leader, President Claudia Sheinbaum, is weighing in.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
The sequel to Lu Yang’s 2021 fantasy action hit, from Huace Pictures, continues the meta-narrative of intertwining fiction and reality, with Lei Jiayin reprising his role alongside Dong Zijian and Yang Mi.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Accor’s rail service continues the legacy of the fabled Belgian rail company, the Orient-Express train which embarked on its first journey, from Paris to Vienna, in 1883 and eventually extended services across continental Europe through to Istanbul.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
There continues to be no impact to Qantas Frequent Flyer accounts.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Kewaunee County introduced a sales tax that continues today.
—Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
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One person was arrested after blocking the roadway and refusing to move their vehicle, Lee said, adding that the person was later transported for medical reasons but remains subject to arrest.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The protests come as the government remains shut down.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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If Hamas doesn't disarm—or Israel resumes its bombings of Gaza—the entire peace plan risks unraveling.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, government workers furloughed during the shutdown will not receive pay until federal funding resumes.—
Carlos Waters,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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The code lasts until November 9, 2025.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The program at the facility lasts 90 days, after which patients go to the second part of the Wisconsin Community Services program, called Unlimited Potential — an outpatient clinic to access therapy and other services.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ultimately however, while Democrats may be in a slightly more precarious position, until the government reopens – and throughout the course of the current shutdown – both parties have work to do.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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The ripple effects of a shutdown can remain for many months after the government reopens.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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When the surplus was exposed as a phantom, the state was stuck with a chronic income/outgo gap that persists.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Encounters with Skinwalkers are often described in hushed tones, and the belief in their existence persists.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The engine restarts as soon as the driver relieves pressure from the brake.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Continues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continues. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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