chronically

adverb

Definition of chronicallynext
as in repeatedly

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Recent Examples of chronically People with chronically cold feet are the most likely beneficiaries, Mathur noted, because the mechanism depends on warming feet that are too cool to release heat efficiently. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 But having a persona, being aware of one’s persona — this has all been so chronically amplified by social media. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 People who chronically undereat are more likely to be deficient in nutrients that can cause hair loss and skin issues, such as protein and iron. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 14 Oct. 2026 Because of the way the substance interacts with the body’s nerves, Schwarz said those who chronically use it face nerve injury and numbness. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 The Family Caregiver Institute will be part of a broader program exploring best practices for serving the nation’s aging or chronically ill population. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 These are working adults, parents, service members, veterans, military spouses, first responders and disabled or chronically ill students. — Alexis Lariviere, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2026 Coming from such a chronically online space where people know me as that girl who would plaster your timeline with my music over and over and over again. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026 About 24% of California’s youngest students were chronically absent in 2024-25, higher than the 19% chronic absenteeism rate for all students. — Edsource, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronically
  1. repeatedly
  2. perpetually
  3. invariably
  4. constantly
  5. eternally
  6. perennially
  7. continually
  8. continuously
Adverb
  • The property has repeatedly refreshed guest rooms, restaurants, and public spaces to stay contemporary while anchoring itself in Cayman’s culture and beach heritage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This extended runtime is particularly relevant for pool owners who want to automate routine maintenance rather than repeatedly retrieve, recharge and restart a robotic cleaner.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • And there’s Marian, ever in search of an appropriate husband yet perpetually turning people down for reasons that make zero pragmatic or even emotional sense.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • My lunch companion, aka my perpetually starving 16-year-old son, Nicholas, was floored by how quickly our pagers lit up, beckoning us to come grab grub.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of perpetually
Adverb
  • Presidents almost invariably lose congressional seats at the midpoint of their term, especially during their second stretch in office.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The homes where poor people lived have invariably vanished, whether in Paris or in the provinces, whereas bourgeois homes are still standing.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of invariably
Adverb
  • Rooms are constantly refreshed, which means that nothing ever feels old or worn.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The idea was inspired by birds, which often hop from place to place instead of constantly flying, saving them a lot of energy.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • Inoue did an initial pass of the sound effect for the beam that allows Ghidorah to throw whole houses up in the air high enough for our favorite eternally tormented, former Kamikaze pilot Kôichi Skikishima (Ryûnosuke Kamiki) to fly past them.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Read on for the real reason behind it as well as how to prevent it for eternally fresh pillows.
    — Barbara Zito, Martha Stewart, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of eternally
Adverb
  • These plants grow perennially from zones 4 to 9 and can be easily overwintered in most areas.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Even after years of creative stagnation, a hiatus, and, tragically, the death of Takeoff, in 2022, Migos had already cemented themselves as cultural icons perennially synonymous with everything cool.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of perennially
Adverb
  • Volunteers also reported that Basabe continually directed the speaker toward them even after Miami Beach code compliance officers told him that its volume exceeded the city’s noise limit.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Living organisms continually release gases such as oxygen and methane into the atmosphere.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • Its Longevity Method is based on five steps, assess, understand, personalize, intervene, and continuously monitor.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The ornamental herb thrives in USDA Zones 4 to 8 and can flower continuously throughout summer, while fending off deer and attracting pollinators.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of continuously

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