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Recent Examples of continually Following a little lightning, and a 64-minute delay, their defense continually came up with stops and handed the ball to the strength of this team, the place where all of the money and resources went. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025 What continually saves it — and this is hardly a suprise — is Tony Leung. Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025 None of that seemed like a guarantee when the 2018 second-round pick got off to a slow start with Nix last year, but over the course of the season, their connection continually strengthened. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025 Clowes’ fall season will usher in a new era for Butler Arts and Events Center, as the university’s entertainment arm continually expands its programming to include more contemporary acts. Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for continually
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
Adverb
  • Culture and industries are constantly changing, and companies that adapt and grow alongside them cultivate the best working culture.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • These were nearly always approved, even though the agency wrote that finances were an insufficient explanation in a presentation on the permitting process.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.
    Staff reports, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • However, nothing negates the unique way in which people from the South embrace socializing with each other, which brings us to a potentially awkward situation that arises often enough and gives grief to even the most polite Southerners.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Allen has consistently denied the allegations against him and has never been charged with a crime (though a Connecticut prosecutor said there was probable cause for a criminal case).
    Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Colorado has enough talent to compete, but his coaching will need to go to the next level in order for the team to win football games consistently.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Manchester, currently serving a 40-year sentence at Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina, repeatedly called Tatum and director Derek Cianfrance to give them his stranger-than-fiction story.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Different women went through the process differently, but researchers noted that words like freedom, choice, strength and liberation appeared repeatedly in their accounts.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • The joke is that the guys stick around not for Ashley, with whom things invariably fizzle, but for Carey, the friendliest, most understanding of cuckolds.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
  • On a typical big match day at Headingley, such as an England Test or Yorkshire Vikings hosting Roses rivals Lancashire Lightning in the Vitality Blast T20, the longest wait times are invariably for the various bars.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • The Padres, during their recent slide, have frequently beaten themselves.
    Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Cost of living is frequently cited as a top financial concern among young people.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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