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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If the infection continues, the body can enter a state of low-grade inflammation: a constant immune response that never completely shuts down.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

McNealy, the son of a Silicon Valley billionaire, sits alongside fellow American Alex Smalley atop a bunched leaderboard which continues to feature some surprising names near the summit.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Yet at nearly 95 years old, the younger of the two brothers who led the Cuban revolution continues to be the man who has the final say on the country’s most important matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

“Union Pacific is saddened by these incidents and continues to work closely with law enforcement,” the company said in its statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

With tears in her eyes, Mari Luz continues.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar