1
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner
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as in anyway
whatever else is done or is the case
you can always take a cab if the buses aren't running
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as in forever
for all time
I will love you always
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Recent Examples of always
However, their high moisture content has always been a barrier to economically turning them into fuel.
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New Atlas,
1 July 2026
Today, Koeman looked like an Italian coach, playing not to lose, whereas the Netherlands always play to win.
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Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
Barbecue, as a tangible thing (and an idea) is always in motion.
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Adrian Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Brooklyn always comes up in these kind of conversations because people think the Nets need to be good to give the NBA a real rivalry in New York City, but Brooklyn has nothing but young players and assets.
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Darren Cooper,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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New Atlas,
1 July 2026
Today, Koeman looked like an Italian coach, playing not to lose, whereas the Netherlands always play to win.
—
Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
Barbecue, as a tangible thing (and an idea) is always in motion.
—
Adrian Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Brooklyn always comes up in these kind of conversations because people think the Nets need to be good to give the NBA a real rivalry in New York City, but Brooklyn has nothing but young players and assets.
—
Darren Cooper,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
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In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.
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And like the photons that travel billions of light-years to reach us, new fragments are constantly falling into place.
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Total endurance of an engine is also not the only metric that matters anyway.
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In speeches acclaiming our nation and our leader, we will be told that we (some of us, anyway) are divinely chosen.
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His authentic character and fearlessness in the face of adversity will live on forever through this distinguished award.
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Wei’s prose is delicious, propulsively hurdling us through the lives of Gen and Arin, who will live in my marrow forever.
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Yet the company seems to continually miscalculate the extent to which this dynamic will jeopardize its business.
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At times, some groups may feel overlooked or insufficiently welcomed, reminding us that inclusion is a value that must continually be expanded and reaffirmed.
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Depending on the outcome, the money could be restored or LAHSA could be permanently barred from receiving funds.
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Also, the Sheriff’s Office honored Murphy with a memorial permanently displayed within the Patrol Division.
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The protagonists are invariably elite young people whose parents approve of their match, their separation is always a result of slavery, fake death, kidnap or a combination of all three and their reunion is usually facilitated by the gods.
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Rabies is preventable if this regimen is administered quickly but is almost invariably fatal once symptoms manifest.
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To me, being a refugee meant being eternally lonely.
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Thanks to its colorful cast of characters, which ranged from the Sprouse twins to the eternally helpful bellhop Esteban (Adrian R'Mante), the original adventures of Zack and Cody put a new and memorable spin on the classic Eloise fantasy of living in a hotel.
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The 47-year-old Marvel star has participated in USO events and has consistently expressed his gratitude to service members for protecting the nation's freedoms.
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If your leadership discussions consistently and quickly end in consensus, that is not a sign of cohesion.
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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