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

Venture capital and investors more generally are eager to spend heavily in the latest technologies, especially with the AI race continuing to heat up. — Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 His catalog has aged remarkably well, continuing to find new listeners while remaining deeply meaningful to longtime fans. — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 The police department is continuing to investigate Simpson’s disappearance and death. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 But progress stalled, with Israel saying everything hinged on Hamas disarming, and Hamas accusing Israel of violating the agreement by continuing to carry out regular strikes on Gaza. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 For the fifth year, Kiaf SEOUL is partnering with Frieze Seoul—which will also take place in COEX—continuing a partnership that began in 2022. — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026 Police said the victim was taken to a hospital and is continuing to recover from her injuries. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing

Adjective

Ferrari’s 3500 is the 200th to roll off the line, underscoring continued demand for the jet.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
Internet blackouts and continued fear of government retribution have made getting a full picture of the crackdown difficult.

— Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of continued

Adjective

Secret Service officials have also highlighted threats against Trump from foreign actors, including Iran—amid the ongoing war.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The investigation remains ongoing, and the case has been presented to the district attorney for consideration.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of ongoing

Verb

Originally famed for the company’s organs that swelled Detroit theaters and churches, the situation became perilous after Wurlitzer and the remaining tenants all left by 1982.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
His catalog has aged remarkably well, continuing to find new listeners while remaining deeply meaningful to longtime fans.

— Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of remaining

Verb

Trump had wanted to avoid resuming hostilities after signing a cease-fire agreement last month at Versailles, of all places.

— Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Odds of ship traffic resuming normally this year stand at 38%, while odds are only somewhat better, at 48%, that regular shipments will be reached before April 2027.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Definition of resuming

Adjective

Penned by Francesco Paszkowski Design, the T60 is more contemporary in style than traditional Bagliettos, showcasing a sharp, near-vertical bow, seemingly suspended hull sides, a continuous black-glass band, and an open stern.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
Engineers will evaluate how the concept performs in scenarios where continuous connectivity and persistent sensing are essential.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuous

Adjective

Over more than two centuries the most enduring commercial successes repeatedly centered on creating value for customers, building trust, and expanding what people could do and afford.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
At an institution where nearly everything else has been muted, the most enduring expression of what the Kennedy Center once was now lives on its smallest stage.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of enduring

Verb

This will be a lasting image burned into the legacy of both WWE and Oba Femi’s lore.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Still, Desai argued that SpaceX’s IPO will have a lasting impact on the industry, and ultimately open up capital markets for entrepreneurs building the next billion-dollar businesses.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of lasting

Verb

When the foliage declines the bulbs, actually tubers, rest before restarting growth the following spring.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
If the former occurs, X doesn’t really offer solutions, only suggestions that users try basic fixes, like restarting or updating, switching to another device, or toggling between Wi-Fi or cellular data.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Definition of restarting

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