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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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Many felt Ukraine was ungrateful to Poland, which opened its borders to millions of Ukrainians fleeing the full-scale Russian invasion, and continues to provide shelter to almost a million refugees.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Prices of oil and gas will likely continue to rise beyond the current conflict-driven pressure as global demand continues to grow, the chief executive of oil major Shell said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Dudamel’s contract continues through the summer, and the orchestra will still see plenty of him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Even so, energy continues to stand out for its resilience.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Father continues to carry the Torah wrapped in my shawl, but now the weight is becoming too much for him.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar