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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
As every season goes by, Valerie excels at the former while being continually blocked by the latter.
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Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
Lanzone is also hoping Scout turns into a flywheel, continually spinning traffic through its other services.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
It's continually updated, but rarely in an all-at-once push like this 2026 revamp detailed in our briefings.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
As a protagonist continually getting in his own way, Shah is a classic sort of comic character.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
Lanzone is also hoping Scout turns into a flywheel, continually spinning traffic through its other services.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
It's continually updated, but rarely in an all-at-once push like this 2026 revamp detailed in our briefings.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
As a protagonist continually getting in his own way, Shah is a classic sort of comic character.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
Adverb
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Unlike a tightrope, which is rigid and static, a slackline is constantly moving, demanding continuous, dynamic balance.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The brain begins scanning constantly for danger and that narrowing of perception is exactly what the Torah calls Egypt.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Not always easy listening Like many bands of the era, Seals & Crofts sang of love, peace, music and the natural world.—
Hillel Italie,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Known by neighbors as someone who was always willing to help, Brown has received an outpouring of support in the days following the fire.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Kiarostami had made films mostly with nonprofessional actors, often about rural people of modest means.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Later Wednesday, Thune suggested that the deadline could put pressure on senators, who often leave town on Thursday nights, to reach a deal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The numbers have consistently fallen below North Carolina’s infant mortality rate for the past decade.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Hitting was a major concern last regular season for the Rangers, who got middling production in terms of home runs (18th) and RBIs (19th) and struggled to consistently get on base, ranking 26th in batting average and OBP.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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William Barzee is the latest of four attorneys who have represented her over the course of the House investigation, which members of the committee repeatedly complained about.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Thune has repeatedly said there isn't support for ending the filibuster within the GOP conference.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pickles frequently appear in comedic settings, from cartoon characters struggling with oversized jars to absurd internet memes celebrating the eccentricity of pickle enthusiasts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the immediate future, analysts point to groceries, which have to be restocked frequently and could also see price hikes as businesses’ transportation costs pile up.—
David Schutz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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