CHRONICALLY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

chronically

adverb

Definition of chronically

as in repeatedly

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Recent Examples of chronically Private markets chronically undersave, leaving future generations with less capital than a farsighted society would choose to bequeath. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The story of how this whimsical, gender-fluid brand got into the fusty, dusty, and chronically behind-the-times bridal industry isn't a particularly dramatic one. — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Once open, the program will provide transitional housing and on-site services to people who are chronically homeless and struggling with drug addiction, mental health or all types of disabilities. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 25 June 2026 The result has been a chronically inadequate housing supply, a problem compounded in recent years by higher interest rates. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 June 2026 Supporters jokingly call themselves unemployed and chronically online, while videos and memes mocking unemployment, corruption and political dysfunction have attracted millions of views. — ABC News, 20 June 2026 Their livelihood is affected chronically. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 13 June 2026 While Deb was chronically unsure of herself, actress Tina Majorino already had plenty of experience in front of the camera. — Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026

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Adverb

The justices, too, seemed eager to embrace electronic recording in cases where no court reporter is available and litigants cannot afford to pay for one on their own, repeatedly pressing lawyers on exactly how such a ruling might be written.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of repeatedly

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The Venus flytrap is native only to the coastal wetlands and bogs of North Carolina and South Carolina, and grows naturally in nutrient-poor, acidic, and perpetually wet areas.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
With a mouth that can stretch out as wide as rubber and eyes that seem perpetually on the verge of bulging out of their sockets, Campbell is the closest live-action screen actor equivalent cinema has ever had to Bugs Bunny.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Definition of perpetually

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The results have invariably been uglier, longer, inferior versions of films people already know and love, which provide a cheap rush of nostalgia but don’t offer any surprises or challenges.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
But that’s not the same as asserting that the physical differences between males and females invariably mean that men will invariably prevail over women in all competitions or that their participation will endanger women.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of invariably

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Growth also generates the revenue that allows government to invest in public safety, schools and infrastructure without constantly returning to the same well of higher taxes and fewer resources.

— Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

To me, being a refugee meant being eternally lonely.

— Ashoka, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Thanks to its colorful cast of characters, which ranged from the Sprouse twins to the eternally helpful bellhop Esteban (Adrian R'Mante), the original adventures of Zack and Cody put a new and memorable spin on the classic Eloise fantasy of living in a hotel.

— Christian Holub, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026

Definition of eternally

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Davis almost single-handedly forced the perennially high mortality rate in Sheriff’s Office jails onto the front burner of the public agenda, authoring a series of exposés first in the pages of CityBeat and later in the Union-Tribune.

— Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026
Yet, this World Cup offers a temporary respite for our perennially aggrieved society.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of perennially

Adverb

Public commenters have continuously called for the court to meet more often since the vote was made in August.

— Rachel Royster July 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Figure streamed its Figure 02 humanoid performing logistics and warehouse-style tasks for more than 20 hours continuously.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

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