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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

Example Sentences

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continues

The government of Singapore has said it continues to investigate Megaspeed but hasn’t investigated Alice Huang’s ties to China.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

The interest comes as the collectibles market continues to grow, spurred by social media, the card industry’s increasing focus on rare finds and limited print runs, and the expansion of financialization more broadly.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

The standard cosmological model continues to explain a broad range of astronomical observations, and any replacement must ultimately demonstrate comparable or greater success.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

"I am proud to welcome President Zelensky and the Nordic leaders to Denmark. The Ukrainians' fight for a free Ukraine and a free Europe continues," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026

“But, big surprise, Benefo doesn’t believe her,” Osei continues.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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