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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
Senior midfielder Peyton Brolley, Mane’s sister, continues to be impressed by her teammate and sibling.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.
—Lexi Nicklaus, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
The project is a technically significant formation with a long research history, a remote setting, and a resource base that continues to draw attention from geologists and industry leaders alike.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The film takes the story in a darker direction, with the crisis spreading to a second city and fresh quarantine measures coming into force as protagonist Maya continues hunting for her younger brother Adi.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Cobb said that the effort to recall Perkins represents an ongoing demand for accountability from local officials as decisionmaking around the Nebius data center continues.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated April 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The signal upgrade work is still ongoing — the MTA recently advised riders to expect service disruptions during weeknight service on the G for the next two weeks while resignaling work continues.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Now, the two former collaborators will be working together on a character that is being rewritten for Dern on the fly, as shooting continues.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Here’s what Berry shared about how the exhibition came to be and why denim continues to be his preferred medium.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.
—Lexi Nicklaus, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
The project is a technically significant formation with a long research history, a remote setting, and a resource base that continues to draw attention from geologists and industry leaders alike.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The film takes the story in a darker direction, with the crisis spreading to a second city and fresh quarantine measures coming into force as protagonist Maya continues hunting for her younger brother Adi.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Cobb said that the effort to recall Perkins represents an ongoing demand for accountability from local officials as decisionmaking around the Nebius data center continues.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated April 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The signal upgrade work is still ongoing — the MTA recently advised riders to expect service disruptions during weeknight service on the G for the next two weeks while resignaling work continues.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Now, the two former collaborators will be working together on a character that is being rewritten for Dern on the fly, as shooting continues.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Here’s what Berry shared about how the exhibition came to be and why denim continues to be his preferred medium.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
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When delivered as intended, hospice remains one of the most compassionate and effective models of care in our healthcare system.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Among them was Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, which entirely terminated all its gender affirming services for minors in July and remains the only major California institution to have done so.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Beyond that, two of the highlights of the horse racing calendar take place at Churchill Downs on Friday and Saturday, while the Formula One season resumes after a long hiatus with the Miami Grand Prix.—
The Athletic Live Team,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Now, after an extended international break, Angel City resumes its season Sunday at home against the Portland Thorns.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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As the weather heats up, this blush is one of the most satisfying products that simultaneously cools me down and adds a stunning pop of color to my cheeks that actually lasts.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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Those who are claustrophobic or afraid of the dark may prefer to pass on the ride, which lasts about 35 minutes.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But once the strait reopens, global supplies will likely be higher than would otherwise have been the case, David Oxley, chief climate and commodities economist at consultancy Capital Economics, wrote in a note.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Studley laid out what the team hopes the lobster will represent once the facility reopens.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The barbs that President Barack Obama and Seth Meyers hurled at him created a political narrative that persists.—
Elahe Izadi,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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The loan, promised to Kyiv months ago, has been long delayed because Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister Victor Orbán was blocking it, demanding Ukraine restarts the flow of Russian oil into Europe.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 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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“Continues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continues. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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