continues

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

Example Sentences

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But Paxton continues to list the home’s address in the northern Dallas suburb on his voter registration.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

"The senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session."

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

“Most investor feedback continues to point to a skittish AI tape,” one analyst said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

In the absence of anything better and because the show, even when spinning its wheels, continues to offer much to enjoy, I think “The Bear” is safe for now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

“Your grandmother was wise, fair, and filled with compassion,” the woman continues.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer