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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2
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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3
as in forever
for all time
I will love you always
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Recent Examples of always
There’s no one-size-fits-all formula since the best pre-workout supplements always depend on one's body, goals and tolerance to certain ingredients.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Studios, then, are always desperate for a successor.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
People walking past my house would always stop and look at it.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
And always remember to keep your eyes on the prize, your nose to the grindstone, your shoulder to the wheel, your hand on the tiller, your face to the wind, your chin up, your ear tothe ground, and your foot on the pedal.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Studios, then, are always desperate for a successor.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
People walking past my house would always stop and look at it.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
And always remember to keep your eyes on the prize, your nose to the grindstone, your shoulder to the wheel, your hand on the tiller, your face to the wind, your chin up, your ear tothe ground, and your foot on the pedal.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
Adverb
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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So, how can leaders steer their organizations forward, make smart decisions, and keep employees motivated while battling an onslaught of uncertainty that is constantly shifting the workforce?—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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Sánchez lost a contract incentive that would’ve paid him $50,000 for making the All-Star Game, but the Phillies will give him the bonus amount anyway.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Buying cooling sheets might be throwing money at a perimenopause and menopause problem but since your bed needs sheets anyway, why not get some that cater to your hot-sleeping self?—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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For that and so many other reasons, Ozzy Osbourne will forever be remembered as the godfather of heavy metal, and moreover, as the Prince of Darkness who ironically was a shining light to so many.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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There will forever be a hole in our hearts and our chapter without her.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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But Preller’s ability to continually regenerate his pitching staff, largely at club-friendly rates, is a big reason the Padres might reach the postseason for the fourth time in six years — and keep their competitive window open for the foreseeable future.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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However, rising hotel costs for attendees and studios continually remain top of mind.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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The Four were created and introduced by Marvel legends Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1961, a mighty quartet of space pioneers whose DNA was permanently altered on a space mission, giving them superpowers and transforming them into beloved celebrities.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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Greg’s true love was the game that permanently damaged his brain.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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Plunkett was the unsung hero of that England team, the man who bowled the unsexy middle overs and invariably picked up crucial wickets: three of which came in the final, during that extraordinary win over New Zealand.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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The middle class is invariably going to be stuck with a portion of that the bill.—
Alfonse D’Amato,
New York Daily News,
27 July 2025
Adverb
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The tasting includes all five drinks on the cocktail menu, which can be all nonalcoholic, all with alcohol, or hybrid, usually served as three with alcohol and two nonalcoholic.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Lautenbach added that hare and rabbit populations usually follow a 10-year cycle.—
Emma Wozniak,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
Adverb
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Cruz and Warren have often publicly disagreed on key issues in the past.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The menu covers the classics—pizza, pasta, burgers—and there’s often a piano set or jazz night depending on the day.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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