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persist, carry on v.
begin again; resume v.

VERB

persist, carry on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance endure extend go on last linger maintain progress promote pursue reach remain stay survive sustain

STRONG

abide lengthen loiter outlast outlive persevere project prolong rest ride stand uphold

WEAK

carry forward draw out forge ahead get on with it hang in keep at keep on keep on truckin' keep the ball rolling keep up live on make headway move ahead never cease perdure persist in press on push on run on stay on stick at stick to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease condemn decrease depart discontinue go halt ignore leave retreat retrogress stop take back

STRONG

abbreviate move quit refuse reject shorten

WEAK

complete desist end finish

VERB

begin again; resume

Synonyms

STRONGEST

proceed renew restore return to

STRONG

recapitulate recommence reestablish reinstate reopen restart

WEAK

begin over begin where one left off carry on carry over go on with pick up reinstitute take up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

halt stop

WEAK

cease complete desist discontinue end finish

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continues

“In a persistently challenging market environment, the company continues to consistently pursue its value-oriented sales strategy and maintain a balanced relationship between supply and demand,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

“If this trend continues, the debt-to-GDP ratio is likely to hit the 130% mark by the end of 2027.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Policing Minister Sarah Jones said the rising figures were "a stark warning that hatred continues to blight our communities".

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Lava tubes form when the outer surface of flowing lava cools and hardens while molten rock continues moving beneath it.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

“It’s not natural, what they ask of you,” Aunt Tess continues.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse