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

Making ends meet continues to be a struggle for many families, and now back-to-school shopping is straining even more families' budgets. — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

The company argues that improving awareness on the airport surface could deliver meaningful safety gains as flight activity continues to increase. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Streaming continues to bring in the largest portion of residuals, totaling just over $330 million between television and film. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

Colored denim continues its momentum for the cooler months, shifting from the soft rose tones and sandy neutrals of spring 2026 to high-impact hues, like the cobalt pair seen at Chloé and a vibrant red at Isabel Marant. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

Bruijn’s continues to also be represented by Collin Litts at Anonymous Content and Tara Kole and Tiffany Graddick at Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole LLP. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

And as the influx of billionaires and multi-millionaires to the region continues, the market for luxury homes priced at $30 million and up has exploded, according to a new report from the real estate research firm Analytics Miami. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Levine programming continues to include the Catalyst Fellowship Program for college students and summer camps. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Following an eventful Redemption pay-per-view, AEW Dynamite returns Wednesday, July 29, from the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, as the road to All In continues. — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026