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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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Viewers voted to create teams for every major round of the competition, which meant the trainees were constantly reassembled into new lineups, with low-ranking contestants eliminated.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Education officials constantly press for more state spending, which is governed by complicated formulas in a 1988 ballot measure, Proposition 98.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Manchester United world always has something happening, just not as much this season as usual.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Because moving fast isn’t always a sign of progress.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Angst over the city’s changing demographics has often erupted in Springfield’s city commission meetings, where citizens can speak their mind at an open podium.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The team also addressed a major disadvantage that HV devices often face with saltwater.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The players most consistently projected for Miami’s range (10 to 13) include cornerbacks Mansoor Delane (LSU) and Jermod McCoy (Tennessee), Ohio State inside linebacker Sonny Styles and receivers Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State) and Makai Lemon (Southern California).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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While Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his friendship with Epstein, concerns about Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to the late financier have dogged the royal family for more than a decade.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The prosecutors and the defense team became heated with one another repeatedly over the evidence, witness scheduling and lines of questioning.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Iran’s leaders have repeatedly threatened to intervene more forcefully to choke off oil supplies; regime change there could have a similar outcome, if the resulting internal turmoil disrupts production.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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