Synonyms of continuing

continuing 1 of 2

adjective

kən-ˈtin-yü-iŋ 

1

as in continued

going on and on without any interruptions

the continuing success of the chain as it opens stores around the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• continued
• continuous
• continual
• incessant
• nonstop
• uninterrupted
• constant
• unceasing
• unremitting
• perpetual
• unbroken
• running
• ceaseless
• persistent
• permanent
• steady
• endless
• unending
• lasting
• eternal
• interminable
• enduring
• everlasting
• undying
• immortal
• deathless
• durable
• unvarying
• unchanging
• stable
• changeless
• indestructible
• imperishable
• dateless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• periodic
• recurrent
• discontinuous
• intermittent
• alternate
• seasonal
• periodical
• serial
• occasional
• cyclic
• rhythmic
• noncontinuous
• recurring
• sporadic
• alternating
• erratic
• irregular
• spasmodic
• unsteady
• spotty
• fitful

2

as in ongoing

having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish

the public's continuing interest in every aspect of the lives of celebrities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ongoing
• enduring
• immortal
• eternal
• perpetual
• lasting
• perennial
• abiding
• constant
• endless
• everlasting
• timeless
• undying
• permanent
• imperishable
• ageless
• ceaseless
• steady
• dateless
• unchanging
• stationary
• unvarying
• stable
• changeless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obsolete
• archaic
• outmoded
• antiquated
• dated
• outdated
• out-of-date
• outworn
• passé

continuing

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verb

present participle of continue

1

as in remaining

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state

the heavy snow continued throughout the night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remaining
• lasting
• persisting
• enduring
• staying
• surviving
• lingering
• abiding
• holding on
• running on
• prevailing
• keeping up
• perduring
• biding
• holding up
• sticking around
• carrying through
• tarrying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ending
• stopping
• dying
• passing
• ceasing
• finishing
• closing
• discontinuing
• terminating
• concluding
• expiring
• lapsing
• quitting
• winding up
• dying (down)
• desisting
• waning
• moderating
• ebbing
• subsiding
• leaving off
• abating
• letting up

2

as in resuming

to begin again or return to after an interruption

we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resuming
• restarting
• reopening
• proceeding (with)
• renewing
• reviving
• picking up
• resuscitating
• recrudescing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ending
• completing
• finishing
• concluding
• finalizing
• stopping
• cutting
• checking
• ceasing
• staying
• terminating
• discontinuing
• halting
• breaking
• consummating
• dropping
• quitting
• shutting off
• canning
• scuttling
• desisting
• leaving off
• knocking off
• belaying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of continuing

Adjective

Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations. — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025

State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024

What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life? — Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024

The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024

Verb

This debate, continuing for months now, hinges on how best to meet the state’s demands that each city have at least 10 percent of its housing stock meet the criteria for affordable. — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Geiger, along with artists such as Zach Top and Kenny Whitmire, is continuing a revival of the popular ‘90s country sound, while cementing his place as a worthy newcomer with a deep well of talent. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

As chief of staff, Wiles continued to be an inconspicuous, albeit powerful, figure in the White House -- continuing to stay out of the spotlight and speaking infrequently to the media. — Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Yesterday, continuing her press tour for season 2 of All’s Fair, Kardashian and stylist Law Roach delved into the archives once again. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

The Metropolitan Police confirmed to Fox News Digital that detectives are continuing to investigate rape allegations made by two additional women. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Given that, a rising share of long-term unemployed people can explain in part why initial and continuing jobless claims have remained low. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

The rooms Even the most economical rooms are on point, continuing that mythic, sultry vibe that’s consistent across the resort. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

And they’re expected to do so while continuing to serve customers, meet deadlines and deliver the results management was demanding before the transformation began. — Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026