continue to

VERB

reach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach attain contact end go join lead make pass stand strike

STRONG

buck encompass equal grasp hand lunge overtake seize shoot span spread strain

WEAK

carry to come at come up to extend to feel for get a hold of get hold of get to go as far as go on go to hold out make contact with pass along put out roll on shake hands

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny fail fall behind leave lose miss refuse stop surrender veto

STRONG

compress concentrate let go release

WEAK

depart

Example Sentences

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Al-Wahidi's death comes as humanitarian workers in Gaza continue to face significant risks.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

We will continue to follow our indicators, entering or exiting positions as required.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

So “why does Cuba continue to call for this debate and come to this microphone?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

"Population movements, persistent insecurity, and the fragility of the health system continue to complicate efforts to bring the outbreak under control," Anne Ancia, the WHO's representative in the DRC, said Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

He will read another letter from Etta declaring that Alex can continue to do community service at Shady Glen and another from the boy’s aunt and uncle, petitioning to remain his guardians.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

continue to

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