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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
As the four-day event continues today, Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26, there’s no better time to snag the latest deals that just launched on site.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
The update comes as Busfield continues to contest criminal charges filed earlier this year in New Mexico.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
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Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
China continues to drive the world’s clean energy transition, and fossil generation is generally trending down in Europe.
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Alexa St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The second round of the NBA Draft continues Wednesday night.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
As the tech industry continues to scale AI use, some companies are hitting snags not in the technology itself, but in the human workforce developing and working alongside AI agents.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The resting of players isn’t going away, particularly as sports science continues to emphasize recovery and injury prevention.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Officials said Beckstrom died from her injuries on Thanksgiving, while Wolfe continues to recover from his injuries.
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Bonny Chu , Jake Gibson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
The update comes as Busfield continues to contest criminal charges filed earlier this year in New Mexico.
—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
China continues to drive the world’s clean energy transition, and fossil generation is generally trending down in Europe.
—
Alexa St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The second round of the NBA Draft continues Wednesday night.
—
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
As the tech industry continues to scale AI use, some companies are hitting snags not in the technology itself, but in the human workforce developing and working alongside AI agents.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The resting of players isn’t going away, particularly as sports science continues to emphasize recovery and injury prevention.
—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Officials said Beckstrom died from her injuries on Thanksgiving, while Wolfe continues to recover from his injuries.
—
Bonny Chu , Jake Gibson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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But much of the repressive and corrupt structure in place during Maduro’s reign remains, with no concrete date set for democratic presidential elections.
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Testimony resumes Monday in Sacramento Superior Court.
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Robbie Ray will be on the mound once game one of the series resumes.
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For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
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The formula is so creamy and hydrating (it’s made with jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid), and the color payoff lasts all day long.
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Bed Bath & Beyond is looking to stage a comeback as the decades-old company reopens stores in partnership with the Container Store in 22 cities, including several in the Bay Area.
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Trump has been clear that the high cost of living in America will change once the war ends and the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
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Despite the fact that its concrete design is intended to whisk water out of the city as fast as possible, life stubbornly persists in the river and nearby.
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This phenomenon underscores a profound human hunger for collective moments, proving that the desire for common ground persists.
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Instead, Rue restarts her Bible audiobook from the beginning and considers her pill bottle.
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Eliminating them restarts the project clock.
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“Continues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continues. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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