1
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
Despite the conviction, Williams continues to assert his innocence.
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Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
While oil continues to drive Saudi Arabia's economy, the kingdom is now expanding into areas such as artificial intelligence, tourism and sports to diversify its growth avenues.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
Ernst Haeckel’s Art Forms in Nature continues to be among the most influential illustrated books ever published.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
From heritage brands like Paraboot and Danner to designer labels including Brunello Cucinelli and Ralph Lauren Purple Label, the hiking boot continues its ascent.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
The band’s 20th anniversary tour continues on Monday night with the second of two shows at Orlando’s Kia Center.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Winter's wrath continues with another cold spell predicted for mid-February.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
The company’s push for traceability continues, and Eastman is working toward compliance with the digital product passport regulations in both the European Union and China by 2028, aiming to provide both digital and physical traceability for its fibers.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
The live music screening event comes as Saudi Arabia continues to grow its film culture and industry in the wake of the lifting of its 35-year cinema ban in 2017.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
While oil continues to drive Saudi Arabia's economy, the kingdom is now expanding into areas such as artificial intelligence, tourism and sports to diversify its growth avenues.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
Ernst Haeckel’s Art Forms in Nature continues to be among the most influential illustrated books ever published.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
From heritage brands like Paraboot and Danner to designer labels including Brunello Cucinelli and Ralph Lauren Purple Label, the hiking boot continues its ascent.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
The band’s 20th anniversary tour continues on Monday night with the second of two shows at Orlando’s Kia Center.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Winter's wrath continues with another cold spell predicted for mid-February.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
The company’s push for traceability continues, and Eastman is working toward compliance with the digital product passport regulations in both the European Union and China by 2028, aiming to provide both digital and physical traceability for its fibers.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
The live music screening event comes as Saudi Arabia continues to grow its film culture and industry in the wake of the lifting of its 35-year cinema ban in 2017.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
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For his part, Carney said his government remains ready to continue talks to reduce tariffs in certain sectors.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Affordability was a central concern for voters in the 2024 presidential contest and remains relevant in the run up to the 2026 midterms, especially among younger voters.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The order allows the state to use emergency funds to support food assistance until federal funding resumes.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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Food money could return when the federal government resumes or if Congress passes a spending carveout to help the roughly 42 million Americans who use federal dollars to eat.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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The average walk-through lasts about two hours and costs about $1,200 per hour.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the risk of cargo backups at these Texas ports due to unpaid employees calling in sick.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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So, after the CPI is released, darkness once again will envelop federal economic data until the government reopens.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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But the measure stalled in the Senate as Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, while Republicans say health care discussions shouldn't happen until the government reopens.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
22 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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As the crisis persists, efforts to negotiate a peaceful transition have gained traction, but Maduro’s grip on power and the fractured opposition present steep challenges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The engine restarts as soon as the driver relieves pressure from the brake.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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But even after the Fed restarts interest rate reductions, the institution is likely to remain the focus of the president’s ire.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Continues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continues. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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