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

The state cannot both claim the benefits of a settlement Florida declined to join while continuing to sue us. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026 No deaths had been confirmed as of Friday afternoon, although emergency officials warned that assessments were continuing and communications with some affected communities remained difficult. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Additional concerns include technological obsolescence, refinancing risk, construction delays, and the need for continuing capital expenditure. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 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 The 49ers have maintained their dominance while continuing to battle injury at two of their most important positions. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Charles stripped his brother of his princely title and ordered him to leave Royal Lodge last year as the monarch sought to shield the rest of the royal family from the continuing scandal of Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Epstein. — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 In early November the lake sat quiet, except for the moments when scores of Canada geese would descend to the surface to rest before continuing their journey south. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 Taken together, the findings from FDD and UANI highlight what the organizations describe as continuing enforcement challenges as Washington attempts to cut Iran off from international aviation, shipping and financial networks. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 2 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

InToto, a creative arts forum, provides programming for people experiencing economic hardship, and at his African Village in America, an ongoing art installation, Joe Minter brings the living memory of the Black experience into central focus.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
The latest contract modification will add two craft to the Navy’s ongoing procurement program, supporting its efforts to maintain and strengthen the capabilities required for modern amphibious operations.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of ongoing

Verb

The Hawks ruled out veteran guard CJ McCollum with a nose contusion ahead of Monday night’s game, opening the door for the rookie guard to run with the remaining available starters.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Hope arose that the Daryl Powell settlement in January would lead to a quick resolution of the remaining lawsuits filed against the iconic Manhattan church.

— Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of remaining

Verb

Arizona paused executions after Wood’s lethal injection in 2014, before resuming them in 2022 with Clarence Dixon.

— Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2026
The remarks came days after Araghchi proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks within seven days if Washington accepts Iran’s terms.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of resuming

Adjective

This pairs with a rear hub Bafang H720 motor that's rated for 750 W of continuous power in the US (500 W in Canada, and 250 W in Europe), and a three-speed automatic gearbox.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
Flexibility and continuous improvement matter, but so does the strength of the relationship.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuous

Adjective

Throughout the community architectural details are inspired by the surrounding landscape and natural materials are shaped by refined craftsmanship to create spaces that are warm and enduring.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Three decades and six sequels later, Scream remains one of horror’s most enduring (and most profitable) franchises.

— Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of enduring

Verb

Their research showed that Chinese import competition did lasting damage to American manufacturing communities, which did not adjust as smoothly as optimistic accounts of globalization predicted.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Enríquez argued that lasting economic recovery would be difficult without a legitimate government and that credible elections would help establish confidence among international investors.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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