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 Panthers are ready for a fight in this series, always, wherever.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
His major tournament résumé was always particularly thin.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 15 June 2025
With Allen leading the way, the Bills are always going to be a team to watch.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
His major tournament résumé was always particularly thin.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 15 June 2025
With Allen leading the way, the Bills are always going to be a team to watch.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
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
Adverb
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Rewind too early and the blue shell will hit you anyway.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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About 20,000 of those customers were actually ineligible for no-fee trash services from the city but were getting it anyway.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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But Paul Simon’s A Quiet Celebration tour is nothing like some artists squeezing their fans for more money after promising to go away forever.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Exactly When Apple Will Launch iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air And iPhone 17 Pro Microsoft Starts Deleting Your Passwords In 6 Weeks—Act Now Set up your research system once and use it forever.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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In his work now, Axtell recommends executives hire services that continually review any online personal information about them, their families and their home addresses.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2025
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The researchers continually work on developing the full potential of the EHT network and exploring even higher-frequency capabilities — such as 345 GHz — that can further complement multiband observations.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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Patterson complained about her in-laws behind their backs Erin and Simon Patterson got married in 2007 and, after splitting and reconciling multiple times over the years, separated permanently in 2015.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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And in lieu of that lack of editorial process, its author has clearly misplaced, if not permanently lost, his once unimpeachable grip on his true north.—
Abe Beame,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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While both diets may help manage weight and blood pressure, experts usually recommend the Mediterranean diet over the keto diet.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
12 June 2025
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But other major retailers like Best Buy and Target usually hold concurrent sales during Prime-exclusive sales events.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
12 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
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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