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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
So the role of the church is continually to proclaim a God of life and to build a civilization of love.
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
From 1961 to 2015, SORRAT operated across different parts of Missouri, continually reconfiguring itself after cycles of breakthrough and collapse.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
And Malinin has compounded this difficulty by continually trying to do the unprecedented.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
It's since been continually updated to ensure that the maritime industry maintains strict safety protocols worldwide.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
From 1961 to 2015, SORRAT operated across different parts of Missouri, continually reconfiguring itself after cycles of breakthrough and collapse.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
And Malinin has compounded this difficulty by continually trying to do the unprecedented.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
It's since been continually updated to ensure that the maritime industry maintains strict safety protocols worldwide.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
Adverb
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The variability is expected; there’s a dusty environment and the dust distribution is constantly changing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Thea’s former suitor, Tesman struggles to call her by her married name, a slip of the tongue that Hedda constantly needles him about.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Edwards said decisions involving a ransom are always up to the family and that the FBI can help provide consultation.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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But being the first to break through the status quo hasn’t always sat comfortably with Edwards, who is keen to be credited not only for the color of her skin but also for her athletic ability.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Uninsured Americans, however, often must pay for prescription medications with their own money.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Investors often flock to gold when crises hit, inflation spikes or stocks slump as a way to preserve their money’s worth.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The system was able to consistently track how these icebergs split, drifted, and melted over time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whereas Mercury, a practically airless world, achieves temperatures that rise up to 427 °C (800 °F) in full Sun while its night side can plummet to as low as -180 °C (-290 °F), Venus consistently remains between 440–480 °C (820–900 °F).—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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As strong as Dallas has been in its six-game win streak, the Stars have allowed opponents to climb back into games repeatedly in the third.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kitty, whose worldly possessions fit into two plastic bags, is seen repeatedly in the same clothes, and bourgeois hostility to her presence in Beth’s middle-class neighborhood compounds her feelings of worthlessness.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Federal data is fluid and frequently subject to change as more detailed and accurate information becomes available.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mamdani has frequently talked about the World Cup as a boon for the city’s economy and tourism industry.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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