CONTINUING Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

kən-ˈtin-yü-iŋ

Definition of continuing

as in continued

going on and on without any interruptions the continuing success of the chain as it opens stores around the country

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Relevance

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as in ongoing

having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish the public's continuing interest in every aspect of the lives of celebrities

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continuing

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verb

present participle of continue

as in remaining

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state the heavy snow continued throughout the night

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as in resuming

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 continuing

Adjective

Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations. — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025 State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024 What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life? — Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024 The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024

Verb

Monetized or not, Pfister is continuing to film in public and post videos, at least until his sentencing hearing, scheduled for August 3. — Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 By balancing strict fiscal management with an aggressive plan to diversify support and expand with new donors, the organization aims to ensure long-term stability while continuing to deliver high-quality artistic programming to Charlotte. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Monday’s shooting, and any witnesses or people with information related to the incident are encouraged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 The emphasis for him is continuing to build strength in his knee. — Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 After several years of working and living abroad as digital nomads, most recently in Portugal, the couple was looking for a place to put down roots while continuing their global work. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 24 July 2026 Written by Wes Craven, Bruce Wagner, Frank Darabont and Russell, Dream Warriors starred Robert Englund in his continuing role as Freddy, along with Craig Wasson, Patricia Arquette, Laurence Fishburn and others. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 July 2026 The move comes despite a continuing lack of evidence regarding their safety and effectiveness. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026 Penn said Anthropic is continuing to collaborate with government agencies as part of its pre-deployment and testing, including with Opus 5. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing

Adjective

Trump has long been one of his most valuable campaign assets, and demonstrating continued influence in Washington matters for Netanyahu, who still hopes to host him in Israel for a pre-election visit.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Conchs are slow-moving and must find a mate to reproduce, making dense breeding aggregations especially important for their continued survival.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of continued

Adjective

The ongoing housing crisis, characterized by soaring rents and unattainable mortgages, is profoundly disrupting communities, forcing displacement and severing crucial relationships.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The facility is believed to not yet be operational, with construction ongoing.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of ongoing

Verb

The match puts Bay FC at the halfway point of its 2026 season schedule with 15 game remaining.

— Staff report, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Whether that means the 26-year-old won’t still catch the interest of a Champions League club remains to be seen, but his chances of remaining an Everton player were not as damaged as some feared.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of remaining

Verb

Both traders and investors can use the $320s as their stop, a zone where the stock found footing on multiple occasions before resuming higher.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 20 July 2026
As the administration forges ahead with its immigration enforcement campaign, former ICE officials and policing experts warned that resuming vehicle stops without a thorough review of training or tactics could lead to more violent encounters.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of resuming

Adjective

The robot immediately responds to the interruption and halts the operation, illustrating Unitree’s focus on continuous human-robot interaction and dynamic task adaptation.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Its large-capacity water tank is ideal for longer ironing sessions, providing up to 30 minutes of continuous steam.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Definition of continuous

Adjective

Classic Whites There’s no kitchen paint color that’s more popular or enduring than white.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Over the course of the series, that relationship evolved into one of Star Trek’s most enduring slow-burning romances.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026

Definition of enduring

Verb

The inner cushioning offers lasting comfort, and the breezy open-toe design makes the pair especially suited for everything from summer travel to casual dinners.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
This reflects a broader shift where athletes seek lasting value through ownership.

— Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of lasting

Verb

Trust carries across the experience instead of restarting with every new touchpoint.

— Scott Hambuchen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
It was meant to signal that MLS was restarting after its World Cup break, and also that the league was ready to accept any new fans of the game.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of restarting

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