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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
From here, slow travel continues across county lines.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Tehran, however, continues to deny any direct negotiations are taking place.
—Joseph Wilkins,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Sea Grill continues to book reservations on its website and promote upcoming events on its social media.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The Democrats’ failure falls against a backdrop of a war in Iran that continues to escalate.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
City and state leaders said the rally was organized as Cuba continues to dominate headlines amid growing political and economic pressure.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
The Denise Amber Lee Foundation, created by her husband Nathan Lee, continues to promote training and raise public awareness nationwide.
—David Fischer The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Cuba’s energy crisis continues to grow more dire -- with the island experiencing a total electrical blackout on Monday.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
At an Atlanta news conference Monday outside Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, TSA union leaders warned that travelers could face increasingly long wait times as the shutdown continues.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Tehran, however, continues to deny any direct negotiations are taking place.
—Joseph Wilkins,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Sea Grill continues to book reservations on its website and promote upcoming events on its social media.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The Democrats’ failure falls against a backdrop of a war in Iran that continues to escalate.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
City and state leaders said the rally was organized as Cuba continues to dominate headlines amid growing political and economic pressure.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
The Denise Amber Lee Foundation, created by her husband Nathan Lee, continues to promote training and raise public awareness nationwide.
—David Fischer The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Cuba’s energy crisis continues to grow more dire -- with the island experiencing a total electrical blackout on Monday.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
At an Atlanta news conference Monday outside Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, TSA union leaders warned that travelers could face increasingly long wait times as the shutdown continues.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
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Following the money While much of the money’s final destination remains unclear, the documents offer glimpses into how some of it was spent.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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That Smith’s work remains little-known is all the more baffling considering the strength and depth of a retrospective now up at Keith de Lellis.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Left-hander David Peterson will start Saturday when the series resumes.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the series with the Yankees resumes on Friday, conditions should be much warmer, with a first pitch temperature in the mid- to upper 70s to potentially 80 degrees.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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The 12-megapixel rear-facing camera takes great photos, and the battery lasts through the day.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Turn savings into income that lasts Saving is only half the challenge.—
Chris Mahoney,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The owner plans pop-ups and even a cookbook to help tide over generations of fans over until the restaurant reopens in a new development complex.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Once the government reopens, employees will have to wait for back pay.—
Emilie Megnien,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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But Thune has kept the door open to keeping the chamber in town if the impasse persists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the latest footage from South London suggests the problem persists nearly one year later.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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