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
While the paintings are new, his love for art has always been something that has been around.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 9 July 2025
My suitcase always includes a white T-shirt, an oversized white button-down, and a gray, navy, or cream sweater.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
In rural Abruzzo, where wolf populations always survived, their presence is largely accepted, even by many farmers.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 9 July 2025
At baseball, there is always a cheap seat somewhere.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 9 July 2025
My suitcase always includes a white T-shirt, an oversized white button-down, and a gray, navy, or cream sweater.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
In rural Abruzzo, where wolf populations always survived, their presence is largely accepted, even by many farmers.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 9 July 2025
At baseball, there is always a cheap seat somewhere.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
Adverb
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Some are technological, such as the need to constantly create more efficient batteries and durable materials to support increasingly advanced models and use cases.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 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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Federal funding for Penn Station won’t last forever, and construction costs only increase with delays.—
Carlo Scissura,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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But these prices won’t last forever; Amazon Prime Day ends Friday, July 11 at 11:59 p.m.—
People Staff,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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But one fear that continually enflames enragement is the possibility of EV battery fires.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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By continually pressing the City Council to pass legislation that will raise costs on thousands of already struggling small businesses, DCWP will inadvertently force countless businesses to shut their doors for good will, making food even more expensive for everyday New Yorkers.—
Tosha Miller,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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In particular, some cleaners can permanently damage stainless steel, wood, marble, and other natural stone surfaces.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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The closure will impact 23 union employees, who will be permanently separated from the company Sept. 8.—
Shelley Nelson,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Everyone speaks in the highest terms of Dr. Wallace and the other officers of the Asylum, as invariably kind and humane towards these unfortunates.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
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The move presents the company as being ahead of the AI curve and invariably grabs the attention of people who matter.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
Adverb
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Held weekly usually until the fall, these farmers markets are great places to support local business.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Homeowner's insurance usually doesn't cover this; the neighbor whose car was damaged will have to file a claim through auto insurance instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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In a world that often demands endurance but not reflection, what does true wellness look like for Black men?—
Essence,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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Limited Warning Time and Rapid Onset Many of the flash floods happened very quickly, often within minutes of rainfall intensifying.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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