continues

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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

That history continues to shape the organizers’ approach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

That upper surface, which may face the outside environment or an open space such as the inside of a lumen, continues maintaining the tissue barrier.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026

With competition on the rise in the Arctic, Iceland has regained status as a strategic player, even as the island continues to rely heavily on the United States for security.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

If this trend continues, Americans will be able to save more for down payments and buying a home will become more affordable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

“I talked to Smiley last night,” Mom continues.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila