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• outdated
• out-of-date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

First, to inquire about the ability of the juror to apply the law, and second, to prohibit that juror from continuing deliberations until the judge can confirm that the juror is able to follow the law. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

And obesity rates are continuing to rise in adults and children. — Michelle Marchante september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Relief and rescue efforts are continuing, with almost all communication towers restored and nearly 12,000 people rescued through international and domestic aid. — Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Steinem spent her final years continuing to write, her representatives noted Thursday, including her forthcoming book An Unexpected Life. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026

Blue's removal comes as the Kennedy Center is once again at the forefront of a political and cultural fight, with Trump continuing efforts to reshape the iconic Washington, DC institution. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Her team said they were touched by the idea and are open to continuing the conversation, according to Lee. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2026

Bluey delivers a message to kids about continuing to play with your imagination, and at the same time nods to the parents in the right way. — James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

About Owen Wolff Wolff is continuing the family legacy of his father, Sporting Legend Josh Wolff. — Pj Green august 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026