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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
At the same time, enthusiasm around artificial intelligence continues to provide a powerful tailwind for equities, particularly in technology-heavy markets.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
This week, The Run-Through continues its spring theater coverage!
—Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Chicago Bears – Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State The run on offensive line continues because arguably no team needs more help up front than the Bears.
—Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Created by Graham Yost based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy , Season 3 continues the saga of a dystopian society of 10,000 people living underground under mysterious circumstances, while revealing an origin story set centuries earlier.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
As Mavis’s journey continues, the show promises surprises, laughter, and empowerment.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Denim continues to serve as a key area of innovation for Spanx.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Model data continues to show a line of showers stretching from the east to the west, developing this afternoon to the north of Pittsburgh.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Article continues below About an hour after each launch, the Falcon 9 upper stage deployed its cargo, sending the satellites on track to join the SpaceX low Earth orbit megaconstellation.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
This week, The Run-Through continues its spring theater coverage!
—Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Chicago Bears – Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State The run on offensive line continues because arguably no team needs more help up front than the Bears.
—Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Created by Graham Yost based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy , Season 3 continues the saga of a dystopian society of 10,000 people living underground under mysterious circumstances, while revealing an origin story set centuries earlier.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
As Mavis’s journey continues, the show promises surprises, laughter, and empowerment.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Denim continues to serve as a key area of innovation for Spanx.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Model data continues to show a line of showers stretching from the east to the west, developing this afternoon to the north of Pittsburgh.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Article continues below About an hour after each launch, the Falcon 9 upper stage deployed its cargo, sending the satellites on track to join the SpaceX low Earth orbit megaconstellation.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
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All that remains of his apartment is rubble, leaving him and the rest of his family homeless.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Years later, only John (now played by Aramayo) remains with Heather at home, medicated into semi-submission, with little hope of a life of independence or fulfillment.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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These figures are based on assumptions the current ceasefire holds and energy production resumes to normal levels by June.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the promo trailer for Episode 2, slated for April 19, Cassie resumes her OnlyFans endeavors wearing a revealing baby costume, prompting Kelly's criticism.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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The real advantage is lifespan — a Scrub Daddy lasts weeks instead of days, which is where most reusable alternatives fail.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Like anything that lasts and actually has meaning, it was created by people who genuinely loved something.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He's expected to be a huge attraction when the zoo reopens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Strait reopens briefly Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the route is open for now.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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All that persists where the disks once were are the surviving planets and moons, plus any asteroids and icy objects, often found in belts and clouds, that remain.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Apr. 2026
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Stay away from Flutter Entertainment as its FanDuel business lags, while uncertainty over the entity’s stateside prediction market push persists, according to Citi.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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This shuts off the engine at stoplights or when idling, and restarts it once the accelerator is pressed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The new dates fall a week after the men’s World Cup final on July 19 and three weeks into the second half of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season, which restarts after a summer pause on July 3.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Continues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continues. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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