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as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in to resume
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 continue
Long an obstacle to humans seeking to continue down the river, the Falls of the Ohio offer a peek into prehistoric life.
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Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
And the scam compounds in Cambodia continue to operate, stealing money from victims including US citizens.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Others joined him in the pond, and the ritual has continued ever since.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Miller is navigating through the kinks, continuing to get acclimated with the taping of his wrist — something he’s been instructed to do — and working through the rust associated with not playing in an actual competitive game for nine months.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
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Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
And the scam compounds in Cambodia continue to operate, stealing money from victims including US citizens.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Others joined him in the pond, and the ritual has continued ever since.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Miller is navigating through the kinks, continuing to get acclimated with the taping of his wrist — something he’s been instructed to do — and working through the rust associated with not playing in an actual competitive game for nine months.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continue
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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But its 60-table card room, tucked into a low-key design, remained.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ford said after talking with Prime Minister Mark Carney he’s decided to pause the advertising campaign effective Monday so that trade talks can resume.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Matthews shows signs that normal service is resuming Quick release.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The White House released a full list of individuals and companies sponsoring the project on Thursday as questions about funding persisted.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
25 Oct. 2025
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The White House warned that millions of low-income families could lose their Women, Infants, and Children benefits by early November if the shutdown persists and the program doesn't receive additional funding.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Once dining rooms reopened, many people didn’t return.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Park Theatre will now reopen with the team behind Vancouver’s Rio Theatre leading operations.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Real healing happens through permanent, supportive relationships, whether through adoption, reunification with family, or lasting connections with caring adults.—
Laura Rivera,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Most Playful Patterns With dual-sided prints and eclectic color combinations (hello chartreuse and maroon), Tortuga Forma’s table linens are carefully crafted in Japan for lasting durability.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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After Taker won using the hold, Long restarted the match, allowing the current World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk to retain his title quickly.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Within Biden’s first week in office in January 2021, the duo contacted Bard again and restarted a visa application process, this time successfully.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Continue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continue. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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