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

The latest test confirms that the Generalissimo Suvorov continues to participate in Russia’s combat training program. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

As families’ interest in charter schools continues to grow, however — charters enrolled over 400,000 students in 2026, up nearly 50,000 students since 2022 — supply and quality must keep up with demand. — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Despite its significant backlog, PSA continues to grade cards at an unprecedented rate behind significant investments to infrastructure in recent months. — Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

However, these efforts have so far had little impact on the situation on the ground, where fighting continues. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Now, as the wait continues for the judge's final ruling, some experts on student voting see the case as a reminder of common misunderstandings about the rights of some of the country's youngest voters. — Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026

Three Signals to Watch Whether blowout-style volume continues to drive demand for Velcro rollers over heated options. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

An important traditional food for multiple Indigenous nations, wild rice (psiŋ in Dakota) continues to carry deep cultural meaning and is central to food sovereignty efforts in the western Great Lakes region. — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, the growth at Altra continues to be one of VF’s biggest growth stories. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026