constantly

adverb

ˈkän(t)-stənt-lē How to pronounce constantly (audio)
Definition of constantlynext
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 Gradually stream in ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 The Forest Service notes that waterfall conditions constantly change because of erosion, shifting debris and fluctuating water flows, making even familiar locations potentially hazardous. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 People can communicate constantly through texts, social media and online communities while still lacking meaningful in-person interaction. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026 Those questions take time to work through—particularly when the needs of the business and family are constantly evolving. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constantly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constantly
  1. often
  2. always
  3. repeatedly
  4. continually
  5. frequently
  6. consistently
  7. invariably
Adverb
  • Constant said failure to appear charges, often due to the bus being late, a lack of childcare or permission to take the day off from work, are driving Connecticut’s pretrial population.
    — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The danger comes as drivers hunt for limited street parking, often making their own way, and beachgoers cross four lanes of high-speed traffic.
    — Laurie Perez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • Rubber There should always be a rubber surface covering the head of the paddle, as this surface will make contact with the ball when playing.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These days, Meloni almost always wears trousers, avoids bold patterns and favors pastels and other neutral colors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • Combs has repeatedly denied any involvement in Shakur’s killing and has never been named by investigators as a suspect or even a person of interest in the case.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Wildberries’ warehouses have been repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian drones in recent months.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • The fund is continually at work mobilizing $100 million for organizations increasing that access to youth mental health services and education globally.
    — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Solving problems now depended on a system of testing and learning in which solutions were continually tried out in the real world and adapted accordingly.
    — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • McDonald, his black Atlanta Braves baseball cap folded and laid on the witness box, frequently shifted uncomfortably during questioning about the specific activities of other people involved in the gangs.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Deadly fires, often linked to electrical faults or gas cylinder explosions, are common in India where investigators have frequently pointed to safety lapses and inadequate enforcement of fire regulations as contributing to recurring loss of life.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Wilson needs to show up consistently on the tape to preserve his spot on the roster.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Then, water consistently when the top inch of the soil becomes dry.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • How robust those relationships are will be tested given the ire that will invariably be directed towards Southampton and Eckert once the Championship season begins this weekend.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The actors playing those roles — Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone — invariably became romantic partners so when the series was revived with Holland, with Zendaya as MJ, producer Amy Pascal warned them not to date.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
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