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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Despite a century of success, quantum mechanics continues to raise profound questions.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

"If it continues like this, we will have nothing to do; we will sustain more and more losses," he said, because he must still pay his employees.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

They follow his every move, documenting the latest chapter in a career that continues to captivate supporters wherever he plays.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

An Altus spokesperson said Friday that the company’s primary concern is the well-being of the community affected by the fire, and added that the company is cooperating with local officials as the investigation continues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

“And if you’re serious about it,” he continues, “I’m happy to give you my leftover supplies. Probably enough to make half a coop or more.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz