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as in remains
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in resumes
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten
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Recent Examples of continues
As the beaded trend continues its evolution from accessories to apparel, summer 2026 is shaping up to be the season of the beaded swimsuit.
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Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The fun continues in the carriages.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
The changes are intended to ease crowding at Roseville and West Park high schools as west Roseville continues to grow.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The marital bed, meanwhile, has apparently been cold for some time, as an early, telling shot shows Galina wordlessly turning out the light and hitting the hay while Gleb continues scrolling on his phone beside her.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 May 2026
The search continues for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Monday night.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Sterling continues to be represented by Bea Marston and Simon Beresford at 42.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Sennecke’s big postseason continues With a goal in his fourth consecutive game, Sennecke joined Auston Matthews, Nicklas Backstrom and Logan Couture as rookies with four-game goal streaks in the playoffs over the last 25 years.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Despite the rise in light pollution, dark sky tourism continues to grow as more travelers seek out places where those natural rhythms still hold.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The fun continues in the carriages.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
The changes are intended to ease crowding at Roseville and West Park high schools as west Roseville continues to grow.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The marital bed, meanwhile, has apparently been cold for some time, as an early, telling shot shows Galina wordlessly turning out the light and hitting the hay while Gleb continues scrolling on his phone beside her.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 May 2026
The search continues for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Monday night.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Sterling continues to be represented by Bea Marston and Simon Beresford at 42.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Sennecke’s big postseason continues With a goal in his fourth consecutive game, Sennecke joined Auston Matthews, Nicklas Backstrom and Logan Couture as rookies with four-game goal streaks in the playoffs over the last 25 years.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Despite the rise in light pollution, dark sky tourism continues to grow as more travelers seek out places where those natural rhythms still hold.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continues
Verb
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What Hilton is right about California’s population is highly concentrated, while much of the state’s land remains rural or undeveloped.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Burrow has dealt with injuries throughout his career but remains one of the premier talents at the position when healthy.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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In most cases, a complete systems check can reset the ride quickly, and the ride resumes.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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An agreement between the US and Iran to end the war is far from certain, with significant gaps remaining in the two sides’ positions on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Tehran’s nuclear program, and Israel is preparing for the possibility that the fighting resumes.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The residual heat lasts through the day.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Many magnolia trees bloom once per year, with a dramatic flush of flowers that lasts several weeks.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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If the Strait reopens or flows are partially restored, the system can begin to rebuild inventories and normalize.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Elsewhere, a 10-minute speedboat trip from Saint-Tropez itself, a jewel of the Belle Époque, Le Beauvallon—once a retreat for Winston Churchill and Audrey Hepburn—reopens its doors this spring under the COMO Hotels & Resorts umbrella.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Tornados, large hail, damaging winds possible Monday The stormy pattern persists into early next week, with Monday shaping up as the area’s best chance for severe weather, the National Weather Service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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And upon the president's return to the White House tonight, one key issue persists — namely, Iran.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Eliminating them restarts the project clock.—
Ben Link,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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The loan, promised to Kyiv months ago, has been long delayed because Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister Victor Orbán was blocking it, demanding Ukraine restarts the flow of Russian oil into Europe.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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