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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
However, rising hotel costs for attendees and studios continually remain top of mind.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2025
However, in August 2012, Mathieu was kicked off the team for continually failing drug tests for marijuana use.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
After running into each other at a Laker’s game and exchanging pleasantries, Sandler says the pop star’s agent began to continually reach out to find a way to work with the comedian.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 July 2025
During negotiations, the politicians proposing the plan were forced to continually water it down; ultimately, it was never implemented.
—Meara Sharma, The Dial, 22 July 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2025
However, in August 2012, Mathieu was kicked off the team for continually failing drug tests for marijuana use.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
After running into each other at a Laker’s game and exchanging pleasantries, Sandler says the pop star’s agent began to continually reach out to find a way to work with the comedian.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 July 2025
During negotiations, the politicians proposing the plan were forced to continually water it down; ultimately, it was never implemented.
—Meara Sharma, The Dial, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
Adverb
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Her face became constantly red and blotchy, like a persistent rash or rosacea across her face, neck and chest.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Mom shorts, oversized T-shirts, cargo pants, and more summer styles that my teen and I are constantly sharing.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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But his creative output has always been larger than textile innovation and fashion design.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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Everton’s need for speed There is always a temptation to read too much into pre-season games.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 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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Cruz and Warren have often publicly disagreed on key issues in the past.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Garza’s office has recently come under fire for repeatedly missing a similar deadline to indict suspects.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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These systems tend to short-cycle—turning on and off in quick succession—requiring more electricity to repeatedly start the compressor than to simply run it steadily.—
Brynn Cooksey,
Forbes.com,
30 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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In addition to doing a podcast with his wife, Jeremy also frequently posts videos discussing his faith.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Agents now frequently orchestrate training regimens for their clients ahead of league drafts.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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