1
as in often
many times
a crackpot who constantly wrote angry letters to the local newspaper
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2
as in always
on every relevant occasion
stay constantly on guard until the danger of forest fire is past
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Recent Examples of constantly
For Caldwell, weighing the risks of his work has always felt more like a mental abstraction, an algorithm of constantly shifting variables, than an instinctive act of self-preservation.
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Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The state has set aside money to replace federal tax incentives for electric vehicles, and the Legislature is exploring creative ways to hold indirect sources of emissions, such as rail yards, ports and warehouses where vehicles are constantly running, accountable for air pollution.
—Ann E. Carlson, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Differing interpretations of dark matter’s meaning Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In the final episodes of the series, the John and Carolyn characters are constantly fighting, living apart, and trying to work through their issues with a therapist.
—Kate Storey, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
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Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The state has set aside money to replace federal tax incentives for electric vehicles, and the Legislature is exploring creative ways to hold indirect sources of emissions, such as rail yards, ports and warehouses where vehicles are constantly running, accountable for air pollution.
—Ann E. Carlson, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Differing interpretations of dark matter’s meaning Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In the final episodes of the series, the John and Carolyn characters are constantly fighting, living apart, and trying to work through their issues with a therapist.
—Kate Storey, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constantly
Adverb
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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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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
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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Tamura’s fellow medical students came to visit him after orientation, and continually checked in on him.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The show continually wobbles between these two poles.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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
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
Adverb
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The crowd roars, and phones record the seconds-long interaction, which then invariably is shared on social media.—
Alexandra Starr,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the fertilizer shock triggered by the attack on Iran will invariably mean that people around the world have less to eat.—
Frank Morris,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Constantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constantly. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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