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

Ottawa continues to defend well, allowing the eighth-fewest goals at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026

As the counting of ballots continues, voting rights advocates are now looking ahead to any potential controversies over close races and the certification of results. — Miles Parks, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Covid-19 vaccination continues to be associated with a reduced risk of hospitalization, including among people at high risk of severe disease, such as older adults and infants. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Election Day is over, but the work continues in Fulton County as officials move toward verifying ballots and certifying the results of the November 3 general election. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

But on Tuesday, voters showed that affordability remained a leading concern as the Iran war continues and inflation pinches pocketbooks. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

If Coleman continues to get more volume, this could be the start of a breakout second half for the rookie. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

The latest test confirms that the Generalissimo Suvorov continues to participate in Russia’s combat training program. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

As families’ interest in charter schools continues to grow, however — charters enrolled over 400,000 students in 2026, up nearly 50,000 students since 2022 — supply and quality must keep up with demand. — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026