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Recent Examples of chronically
The state is scheduled to choose a contractor and begin widening a chronically congested stretch of Williamson Road near Lake Norman this fall, a Mooresville official told the town Board of Commissioners this week.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
O'Connor said for someone who is chronically stressed, there can be a breakdown of communication in parts of the brain, and that can ultimately lead to a narrowing in the cardiovascular system.
—Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Bolivia's chronically depreciating currency surged on the black market as stock markets swooned over his plan to shrink the budget deficit.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
In many ways, the modern wellness industry appears increasingly focused not on optimization alone — but on helping chronically stressed, inflamed, exhausted, and physically depleted people simply feel functional again.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The viewing experience is as if Patty Mills were Californian and chronically online.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
About 65% of people experiencing homelessness in Yolo County were considered chronically homeless.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Chronic stress can lead to damage to the arteries and chronically high blood pressure, and the risk of heart attack and stroke increases with chronically high blood pressure.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Segura’s appointment also followed a Times investigation into extreme heat’s deadly toll, which found that California chronically undercounts heat deaths, and that heat impacts disproportionately affect poorer neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
O'Connor said for someone who is chronically stressed, there can be a breakdown of communication in parts of the brain, and that can ultimately lead to a narrowing in the cardiovascular system.
—Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Bolivia's chronically depreciating currency surged on the black market as stock markets swooned over his plan to shrink the budget deficit.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
In many ways, the modern wellness industry appears increasingly focused not on optimization alone — but on helping chronically stressed, inflamed, exhausted, and physically depleted people simply feel functional again.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The viewing experience is as if Patty Mills were Californian and chronically online.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
About 65% of people experiencing homelessness in Yolo County were considered chronically homeless.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Chronic stress can lead to damage to the arteries and chronically high blood pressure, and the risk of heart attack and stroke increases with chronically high blood pressure.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Segura’s appointment also followed a Times investigation into extreme heat’s deadly toll, which found that California chronically undercounts heat deaths, and that heat impacts disproportionately affect poorer neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronically
Adverb
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Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in restarting that diplomacy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Judges, attorneys, guardians and other court professionals have repeatedly used custody as a cudgel, according to some family court attorneys and advocates, punishing parents for their conduct by limiting their access to their children.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Between segments, Byrd, a shaggy-haired blonde perpetually clad in a spiderweb crochet bikini, would take calls from viewers, urge them to use condoms and dental dams, and get ready for the next performer, who would vary in gender expression and talent.—
Mike Albo,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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In an age when so much of the world feels hampered by cynicism, Khare remains perpetually and unapologetically hopeful.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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Playing teams operating with considerably lower budgets and less quality meant Palace invariably confronted opponents who sat deep and refused to go toe-to-toe for fear of offering the space in which Palace might flourish in transition.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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It’s invariably also combined with Dolby Atmos audio and comfortable recliners for a premium experience.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Despite some criticism directed at her mother in the comments, Allie says the exchange reflects a woman constantly juggling responsibilities rather than someone intentionally being difficult.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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People are constantly trying to belittle you.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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In fact, the biggest challenge facing any live production now is that the main point of comparison is the 1965 film version, with Julie Andrews’ incomparable voice eternally setting the bar for the show’s greatest hits.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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To me, these two days are linked eternally.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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Education perennially ranks very high in surveys of voters’ priorities.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Education perennially ranks very high in surveys of voters’ priorities.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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The song amplifies what makes the album such a captivating listen, as Vandal pulls from across her varied experiences and tastes to continually push back against sonic expectations.—
Erica Campbell,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
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And although the Bill of Rights came soon after, ever since the First Amendment was ratified, Americans have had to continually, sometimes aggressively, insist on their right to free expression in the face of political pressure.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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Her model suggests that antecedents, physiological state and consequences continuously influence one another, with behavior emerging as the result of that interaction.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The Aerospace Corporation has been advancing a concept for a restartable solid rocket motor (RSRM), a propulsion configuration that has long posed engineering difficulties because conventional solid motors burn continuously once ignited and cannot be throttled or shut down mid-flight.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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“Chronically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronically. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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