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as in constantly
many times
grew up in a time when children were continually being told to mind their manners
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as in always
on every relevant occasion
the computer program continually updates the file with new information
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Recent Examples of continually
Since her initial burst of mainstream pop success, Lindemann has continually reinvented her sound — blending pop, alt-rock, pop-punk and darker alternative influences into a fiercely personal style.
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Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Also healthcare is an ongoing challenge with costs continually rising.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Staying true to Johnson’s ethos that Legacy continually raises the bar, each of these events was distinct in its own right, with menus tailored to reflect the track and area for that particular race weekend.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Their accuracy scores continually update as the questions resolve.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Also healthcare is an ongoing challenge with costs continually rising.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Staying true to Johnson’s ethos that Legacy continually raises the bar, each of these events was distinct in its own right, with menus tailored to reflect the track and area for that particular race weekend.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Their accuracy scores continually update as the questions resolve.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
Adverb
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The variability is expected; there’s a dusty environment and the dust distribution is constantly changing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Thea’s former suitor, Tesman struggles to call her by her married name, a slip of the tongue that Hedda constantly needles him about.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Edwards said decisions involving a ransom are always up to the family and that the FBI can help provide consultation.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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But being the first to break through the status quo hasn’t always sat comfortably with Edwards, who is keen to be credited not only for the color of her skin but also for her athletic ability.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Uninsured Americans, however, often must pay for prescription medications with their own money.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Investors often flock to gold when crises hit, inflation spikes or stocks slump as a way to preserve their money’s worth.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The system was able to consistently track how these icebergs split, drifted, and melted over time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whereas Mercury, a practically airless world, achieves temperatures that rise up to 427 °C (800 °F) in full Sun while its night side can plummet to as low as -180 °C (-290 °F), Venus consistently remains between 440–480 °C (820–900 °F).—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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As strong as Dallas has been in its six-game win streak, the Stars have allowed opponents to climb back into games repeatedly in the third.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kitty, whose worldly possessions fit into two plastic bags, is seen repeatedly in the same clothes, and bourgeois hostility to her presence in Beth’s middle-class neighborhood compounds her feelings of worthlessness.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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And in the late 1980s, after Little Saigon found official recognition, freeway and street signs directing people to the community were frequently defaced and destroyed in disapproval, Hua said.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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