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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
However, amid the confusion of new strains, changing vaccine guidelines and cuts to vaccine development funding, the CDC continues to track cases, hospitalizations and deaths on a weekly basis.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Now in season 5, the mystery continues with the suspicious death of Lester (Teddy Coluca), the Arconia’s doorman.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Following their strong start to the year, Howie Roseman continues to find ways to improve in the margins.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Her list continues with small but frustrating oversights.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Kansas City could soon allow lounges where marijuana use is allowed on site as the concept continues to emerge in Missouri.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The path weaves under the impressive 19th century Dean Bridge and continues on towards Dean Village.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
His success continues to evolve.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The team’s work continues to show the great diversity of shapes and sizes of creatures of the deep.
—Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Now in season 5, the mystery continues with the suspicious death of Lester (Teddy Coluca), the Arconia’s doorman.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Following their strong start to the year, Howie Roseman continues to find ways to improve in the margins.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Her list continues with small but frustrating oversights.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Kansas City could soon allow lounges where marijuana use is allowed on site as the concept continues to emerge in Missouri.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The path weaves under the impressive 19th century Dean Bridge and continues on towards Dean Village.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
His success continues to evolve.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The team’s work continues to show the great diversity of shapes and sizes of creatures of the deep.
—Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
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Thankfully for the Packers, Chicago remains in the division.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The cause of it remains under investigation.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The bond market could be poised for a rebound if the economy stalls and the Fed resumes cutting interest rates.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The question now is not just when construction resumes but whether the bridge between the plant and the community can be built on steadier ground.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Díaz de la Portilla lost in a runoff to Miguel Angel Gabela, whose term lasts until 2027.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The hopper holds up to 80 balls, and the 6,700mAh battery lasts for up to three hours of play.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In my view the biggest potential for upside would happen if the Chinese market reopens for Nvidia.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The investigation into Bolton seemingly reopens an earlier inquiry into the 2020 book that the Biden administration dropped.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Aug. 2025
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The graft and fraud investigations signal that state corruption which helped plunge Greece into a 2009-2018 debt crisis persists, despite reforms and tough austerity under three international bailouts.—
Angeliki Koutantou,
Reuters,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite shifts in societal perceptions, a bias against girls persists in science and math subjects, according to teachers, administrators and advocates.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 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
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“Continues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continues. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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