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as in constantly
many times
grew up in a time when children were continually being told to mind their manners
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as in always
on every relevant occasion
the computer program continually updates the file with new information
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Recent Examples of continually
This indicates that the male mosquitoes treated with the fungal strain might be releasing into the environment, continually spreading the fungus during multiple mating encounters.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2025
The Democratic Governors Association, which works to elect Democratic governors across the country and protect incumbents, argued in a statement that Hochul has been continually underestimated and proven doubters wrong.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 4 June 2025
In the postwar period, car culture has become a seductive violation of private and public space, manifested in its ever more powerful cult status and continually expanding fetishization of an imaginary self-ruling and self-rolling subject secreted in shiny, protective armor.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
As Finkelstein explains, being a teacher-leader means continually meeting face to face with employees to communicate lessons about professionalism, points of craft, and life.
—Harvard Business Review, 28 May 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2025
The Democratic Governors Association, which works to elect Democratic governors across the country and protect incumbents, argued in a statement that Hochul has been continually underestimated and proven doubters wrong.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 4 June 2025
In the postwar period, car culture has become a seductive violation of private and public space, manifested in its ever more powerful cult status and continually expanding fetishization of an imaginary self-ruling and self-rolling subject secreted in shiny, protective armor.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
As Finkelstein explains, being a teacher-leader means continually meeting face to face with employees to communicate lessons about professionalism, points of craft, and life.
—Harvard Business Review, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
Adverb
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Having a player who is constantly creating second chances for your team is a huge boost to your offense.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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After all, Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, the London Rules — cover your back — always apply.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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My house never looks like that and my stomach certainly isn’t that flat and why do recipes always take 20 minutes longer than described?—
Audrey Ingram,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Day laborers are often paid in cash, and many return to these locations every day in hope of getting more work.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Bacterial infections are most common, which can often be successfully treated with antibiotics.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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When pain and reward are repeatedly coupled, people report a weaker pain response.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But not the human beings repeatedly shot with rubber bullets in the street?—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
10 June 2025
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General Release: September Apple invariably releases iOS in September, coinciding with the latest iPhone series.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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But, as is invariably the case when government intervenes in markets and imposes price controls, the cure was worse than the disease.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Take the energy sector, where innovations frequently get stuck in pilot purgatory.—
Steve Smith,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Given the relatively small protest area — which has been concentrated in just a few square blocks — officers from various agencies have frequently ended up in close proximity.—
Bora Erden,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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