1
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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2
as in to resume
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 continue
Trying to enjoy the day-to-day, living in the moment yet keeping the future in mind can help patients continue to move forward and look ahead in a healthy way.
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Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
The student's lawyers are seeking an order that requires immigration officials to return Ozturk to Massachusetts and immediately release her while proceedings continue.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
Scientists say the decades to come are likely to be hotter still as humans continue to burn planet-heating coal, oil and gas.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
More cuts will need to be made this time, especially as Leicester continue to strategise with the spectre of profit and sustainability rules (PSR) looming over their shoulder.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
The student's lawyers are seeking an order that requires immigration officials to return Ozturk to Massachusetts and immediately release her while proceedings continue.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
Scientists say the decades to come are likely to be hotter still as humans continue to burn planet-heating coal, oil and gas.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
More cuts will need to be made this time, especially as Leicester continue to strategise with the spectre of profit and sustainability rules (PSR) looming over their shoulder.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continue
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But despite Tuesday’s result, Musk remains undeterred in his political ambitions.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The official said Canada and Mexico were omitted because tariffs the U.S. previously imposed on both countries remain in effect.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jury selection for Karen Read's retrial on murder and other charges in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, resumes Thursday with just one more seat to fill.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Will the Department of Motor Vehicles and other agencies accept proof of legal status? Florida has resumed processing driver’s licenses and state identification cards for eligible Venezuelan nationals after the federal court’s decision.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Slowdown risk Risks of an economic slowdown also persist.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Chatter of troubling chemistry issues persisted throughout the year.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In December, after four years of painstaking renovations under the guidance of Belgian architect Francis Metzger, Corinthia Hotels finally reopened the property in all its Belle Époque splendor.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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All lanes had reopened by 10 p.m. Tuesday, according to police.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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That arrangement lasted for 10 years through the end of the Carter administration.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Apr. 2025
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Grisham’s four RBIs Saturday helped buoy the Yankees, as starting pitcher Marcus Stroman lasted only four innings and gave up four runs.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday, the Martinez Refining Company plans to restart some of the refinery process units that were not involved in last month’s fire.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Iran's foreign minister said Iran is willing to engage in indirect negotiations with the U.S. after the Trump administration sent Iran a formal letter earlier this month requesting to restart diplomatic engagement with the country.—
Kerem Inal,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Continue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continue. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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