continuously
adverb
con·tin·u·ous·ly
kən-ˈtin-yü-əs-lē 
: in a continuous manner : without interruption
a business that has been operating continuously for more than 50 years
a monitoring system that runs continuously
one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
The pressure was building slowly and continuously for several hours.
Editors are continuously updating the dictionary.
Sauté slowly, about 5 minutes, stirring continuously.—
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This article is being continuously updated.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
She has been blessed with the ability to speak continuously on any subject.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Several taxis stopped on elevated ring roads, where fast-moving traffic passes continuously on both sides.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The signal must be activated continuously for at least the last 100 feet before making the turn and must be given using the vehicle's signal lights or mechanical signaling device.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
She has been blessed with the ability to speak continuously on any subject.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Several taxis stopped on elevated ring roads, where fast-moving traffic passes continuously on both sides.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The signal must be activated continuously for at least the last 100 feet before making the turn and must be given using the vehicle's signal lights or mechanical signaling device.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for continuously
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“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuously. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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