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
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation says fire departments should always conduct after action reviews following a line of duty death.
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
As a crucial defense against damage from storms, a strong roof has always had elevated importance in Miami and Broward.
—Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
That’s why these ballot initiatives keep failing, always to the surprise of those who sponsor them.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Even when Maron was a younger, more aggressive comic, his jokes were always a vehicle for recursive self-reflection.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2025
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
As a crucial defense against damage from storms, a strong roof has always had elevated importance in Miami and Broward.
—Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
That’s why these ballot initiatives keep failing, always to the surprise of those who sponsor them.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Even when Maron was a younger, more aggressive comic, his jokes were always a vehicle for recursive self-reflection.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 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,
22 Aug. 2025
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The two are constantly out and about together, hand in hand, looking like the hottest lesbian age-gap relationship imaginable (sorry, Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson).—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Going to Sheffield United was a bit of an eye-opener anyway, because their facilities were nowhere near the facilities of Manchester City.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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But that doesn’t usually do much good, since people will indubitably go behind the back of their therapist and access AI anyway.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Liverpool’s forever No 20 was celebrated in song before, during and after the game.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Even if Fleetwood Mac’s album Rumours disappeared from the charts forever, it would likely always be regarded as one of the bestselling and top-performing releases of all time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Listen and adapt: Use data and open conversations to continually refine your approach to women’s career development continually.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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That outcome speaks to the core challenge of the series, continually designing games that need to be (1) playable, (2) completely novel, and (3) funny.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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His cars are not permanently displayed anywhere, but make the rounds of leading museums and auto events.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Saal surrendered his medical license on July 25, and on Aug. 13, the state medical board permanently revoked it.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The joke is that the guys stick around not for Ashley, with whom things invariably fizzle, but for Carey, the friendliest, most understanding of cuckolds.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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On a typical big match day at Headingley, such as an England Test or Yorkshire Vikings hosting Roses rivals Lancashire Lightning in the Vitality Blast T20, the longest wait times are invariably for the various bars.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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These products usually come with a light amount of fertilizer.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
24 Aug. 2025
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During a hold-in, players attend team activities, such as training camps, but forgo participating in training, usually citing injuries.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And the money is often sent to the burglars’ associates or family members in their home countries.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
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But those with the most knowledge are often afraid to speak out, worried they’ll get deported.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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