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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Anna is constantly putting out fires, particularly when she gets called in to Harper’s high school to discuss her daughter’s fight with her British nemesis, Lily (Sophia Hammons).—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Here in Los Angeles, I am constantly inspired by the city’s vibrant creative energy.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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So, in an effort to not miss the flight, the parents boarded anyway.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Not a problem for him, since Hickman was in on the scheme and ended up going anyway.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Courtesy of Rachael and Alex Gagnon After being dumped on the side of the road in upstate New York, a scruffy dog named Lylah found her forever home with couple Rachael and Alex Gagnon.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Williams said that regardless of how the case is decided, anything built at the site would likely remain there permanently.—
Yezen Saadah,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Downtown Home & Garden will permanently close on Dec. 24 after more than a century in Ann Arbor.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Entrepreneurs are invariably motivated by making money, but Nelson was on a concurrent mission to enhance the city of Tulsa.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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These follow-ups are invariably met with radio silence.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Martinez was fundamental in boosting Barca’s ball circulation down the left of their attack, usually in tandem with Alejandro Balde and Raphinha, as well as punching the ball into midfield in the left half-space.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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This is sufficient for keeping the puppies and dogs out, usually.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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When Athletes Typically Earn Prize Money The simplest answer as to why earnings are often held up is anti-doping control.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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While other top leaders in the Venezuelan regime such as Cabello and Tareck El Aissami were often seen as the cartel’s figureheads, new evidence suggests Maduro’s role was far more significant than previously believed.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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