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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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

Trump's continuing criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and praise of Putin only give Putin further confidence the United States is not serious about imposing more severe sanctions. — Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026 Dimitris Ampatzidis, maritime risk and compliance manager at Kpler, said the attacks underscored Iran's continuing ability to threaten commercial vessels, with the risks extending beyond oil and gas transportation. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 What’s Happening Researchers are continuing to redesign peptides, the short chains of amino acids the body uses to signal, build muscle and regulate the immune system, so they can be swallowed rather than injected. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Forrest said even a close loss for Democrats in Cabarrus could be a sign the party is continuing to make inroads in the county as Charlotte’s growth stretches into more suburban and rural areas. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 The first demo showed the vehicle driving up a large ramp, eventually reaching a vertical position before continuing overhead onto a horizontal, upside-down road. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Despite his alleged deteriorating health, King Charles has shown resilience by continuing to work and make public appearances. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026 Temperatures will gradually moderate next week, reaching the mid-60s on Monday and around 70 degrees on Tuesday, with generally dry conditions continuing. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Aigle by Setchu Aigle is continuing to step into more fashion-forward territory, with Setchu designer Satoshi Kuwata bringing his twist to the French outdoor brand’s functional wardrobe. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing

Adjective

Indeed, even long after people left the countryside behind for the world of constant contact and mobile phones, many continued tuning in.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Their continued descent down the rankings is also likely having an effect on how AP voters rank Boise State.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of continued

Adjective

As Rose begins his fight against leukemia, his family is facing the emotional and financial challenges of medical treatments and ongoing healthcare expenses.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Investors with a long-term horizon can look beyond the ongoing volatility and track the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts to pick attractive stocks with strong long-term growth potential.

— TipRanks.com staff, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of ongoing

Verb

The end of Mulder's 110-ball innings for 29, after resuming on 5, brought in Kyle Verreynne, who was dismissed on 1 three balls later.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
The two valves must then pass one another midway through their strokes, briefly deforming to squeeze past each other before resuming their pumping roles.

— Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of resuming

Adjective

The French broadcaster said the cyberattack involved forcing a continuous defrost cycle, setting temperatures to 50°C (122°F).

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
The jean is enhanced with a continuous one-piece fly dating to 1877 and is made with a single-needle construction, with no serger or overlock method.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuous

Adjective

The Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an artist with an enduring and exceptional career whose work has expanded the reach of Latin music worldwide.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
With the next World Cup still four years away, however, Pochettino is looking beyond the results toward building something enduring.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of enduring

Verb

Later in the third, Baker led an 11-play, 66-yard drive lasting six-and-a-half minutes that ended with his 2-yard touchdown pass to Bockler.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Electrons move so quickly inside atoms and molecules that studying their behavior requires flashes of light lasting just a fraction of a billionth of a billionth of a second.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

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