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
Dog owners are always shopping for stimulating toys for enrichment, healthy supplements and new types of fresh food to help their pups live their best life.
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Trisha Easto, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The viewer has always been part of the story with Gabby and that’s even more important in this movie.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
But River has always been rough around the edges.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Amber was always present, sometimes overwhelmingly so.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Trisha Easto, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The viewer has always been part of the story with Gabby and that’s even more important in this movie.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
But River has always been rough around the edges.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Amber was always present, sometimes overwhelmingly so.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
Adverb
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These digital assets will see their value constantly fluctuating.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The world needs more financial innovation to tackle climate change, but the sector operates in a much broader societal context; finance is a poor bulwark when policies and markets constantly shift.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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And besides, none of it is real anyway.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit contends that county officials knew his property did not contain farm labor housing but proceeded with the search anyway, using the task force as a pretext to bypass warrant requirements and investigate for potential code violations.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That customer is someone looking to invest in their jewelry, and in themselves—with fashion-forward, keep-forever pieces that work for every stage of life.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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The siblings make it through the funeral uneventfully, but the reading of their father’s will throws all of their lives in disarray, changing the course of their futures forever.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But their starting pitching has continually put them in a bad position.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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That’s just the latest accolade for the Yorba Linda municipal course that continually scores above its weight in a high-toned category.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Iran issued a warning to world powers as the United Nations Security Council prepared to vote Friday on whether to permanently lift sanctions, pushing back against threats to snap back punitive measures over its nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Reuters — The United Nations Security Council did not adopt a draft resolution on Friday to permanently lift sanctions on Iran, but Tehran and key European powers still have eight days to try and agree to a delay.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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American colleagues who were able to attend invariably had horror stories to tell.—
D. Scott Schmid,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Darius Dotch has been invariably impressive on area stages over the past several years, but he’s handicapped by Shider making Hines’ husband a one-note nag.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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After being stuck on a boss, eternally forced to run back and replay swaths of danger for just another slim shot at winning, overcoming most challenges feels less like triumph and more like someone’s mercifully loosened the belt around your neck.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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Spanning some 22 million acres, the state's eternally emerald forests are one of its most iconic features.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Women are consistently more religious than men across measures of prayer and personal faith.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Founded on the values of family, community and education, Ave Maria has consistently been recognized as Collier County’s Community of the Year since 2014.—
Ave Maria Development,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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