continuing
adjective
con·tin·u·ing kən-ˈtin-yü-iŋ 
1
: continuous, constant
continuing poverty
2
: needing no renewal : enduring
continuing fame
a continuing contract
continuingly adverb
Synonyms
- ceaseless
- continual
- continued
- continuous
- incessant
- nonstop
- perpetual
- running
- unbroken
- unceasing
- uninterrupted
- unremitting
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Example Sentences
the continuing success of the chain as it opens stores around the country the public's continuing interest in every aspect of the lives of celebrities
Recent Examples on the Web These rapid changes to the nature of work will require continuing education throughout the workforce. 
P.k. Agarwal, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2017
P.k. Agarwal, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2017 Word History
Etymology
Middle English contynuynge , from present participle of continuen "to continue"
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing continuing
Legal Definition
continuing
adjective
con·tin·u·ing
1
: marked by uninterrupted extension in time or sequence
a continuing criminal enterprise
2
: needing no renewal
continuing shareholders
continuing 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in continued
going on and on without any interruptions the continuing success of the chain as it opens stores around the country Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- continued
- continuous
- continual
- incessant
- nonstop
- uninterrupted
- running
- constant
- unceasing
- unremitting
- perpetual
- unbroken
- ceaseless
- persistent
- permanent
- unending
- endless
- lasting
- enduring
- steady
- interminable
- eternal
- everlasting
- undying
- immortal
- deathless
- durable
- unvarying
- unchanging
- changeless
- stable
- indestructible
- imperishable
- dateless
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- periodic
- recurrent
- intermittent
- discontinuous
- alternate
- occasional
- seasonal
- periodical
- serial
- recurring
- cyclical
- cyclic
- noncontinuous
- rhythmic
- sporadic
- alternating
- rhythmical
- erratic
- spasmodic
- irregular
- unsteady
- spotty
- fitful
2
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- ongoing
- enduring
- immortal
- eternal
- lasting
- perpetual
- perennial
- abiding
- constant
- endless
- everlasting
- timeless
- undying
- permanent
- ageless
- imperishable
- ceaseless
- steady
- unchanging
- dateless
- stationary
- stable
- unvarying
- changeless
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- outmoded
- obsolete
- archaic
- antiquated
- dated
- outdated
- outworn
- out-of-date
- passé
continuing
2 of 2verb
1
as in remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state the heavy snow continued throughout the night Synonyms & Similar Words
- remaining
- persisting
- lasting
- enduring
- surviving
- staying
- lingering
- abiding
- prevailing
- holding on
- running on
- perduring
- keeping up
- biding
- holding up
- sticking around
- tarrying
- carrying through
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ending
- stopping
- ceasing
- dying
- discontinuing
- passing
- finishing
- closing
- terminating
- concluding
- lapsing
- expiring
- quitting
- desisting
- dying (down)
- waning
- moderating
- ebbing
- subsiding
- leaving off
- abating
- winding up
- letting up
2
as in resuming
to begin again or return to after an interruption we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten Synonyms & Similar Words
- resuming
- restarting
- reopening
- renewing
- reviving
- proceeding (with)
- resuscitating
- picking up
- recrudescing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ending
- completing
- finishing
- concluding
- finalizing
- stopping
- ceasing
- cutting
- discontinuing
- checking
- halting
- terminating
- staying
- breaking
- consummating
- dropping
- quitting
- desisting
- canning
- scuttling
- leaving off
- knocking off
- shutting off
- belaying
