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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
Within that category, repair emerged as a particularly strong theme, reflecting a growing desire for extending product life spans over continually purchasing new items.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Across five decades, your work has continually evolved while remaining deeply consistent in its inquiry.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
Apple also promises that the security of Private Cloud Compute is continually verifiable by independent third parties.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Since then, the department has continually cited the owner for failing to abate the notice.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Across five decades, your work has continually evolved while remaining deeply consistent in its inquiry.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
Apple also promises that the security of Private Cloud Compute is continually verifiable by independent third parties.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Since then, the department has continually cited the owner for failing to abate the notice.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
Adverb
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Its dark terrain is constantly changing due to lava flows from Kilauea or Mauna Loa – two of the most active volcanoes in the world, according to the National Park Service website.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Once installed, the grass is monitored constantly.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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After hearing these songs, the happier ones at the beginning of the album reveal bits of shadow that Rodrigo has built into them to presage what’s to come — to presage what always comes.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Constant adoration, sure, will always feel incredible from people who worship you and claim that the Cats film was actually decent.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Most people choose to fly into Aspen airport, but that too can be hit or miss, with flights often being canceled and diverted due to weather conditions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Wilson was most often seen behind his fence (with his face mostly obscured), offering moral guidance and wisdom to Tim and the rest of the Taylor family.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Sacramento consistently ranks among the most diverse cities in the country, and that applies across all stripes.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Kennedy and his allies within the Republican Party and the wider movement behind them have consistently made three arguments as to why all of us should abandon vaccination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Trump has repeatedly praised Pakistan’s defense chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, who has emerged as a key interlocutor in negotiations between the US and Iran.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Bass also accused Raman of repeatedly opposing efforts to address encampments near schools and increase police staffing.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Calls to boycott Japanese products occur frequently whenever old grievances re-emerge.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Ducks are frequently seen wading in the area.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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