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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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Multiple Pultes have served on the board and the family foundation continues to support it.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"Now our fight for a healthier, safer, more affordable, and more joyful Los Angeles continues," she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The possibility of pairing Donald with Garrett — a two-time defensive player of the year — continues to intrigue both in and out of the Rams’ facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

As for Messi, he continues to stroll through matches like he’s wandering around an art gallery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“Don’t give me that look; you know we need to stand up to these hateful morons. If we don’t try to stop them now…” she continues.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold