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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
This system continually adjusts the damping based on the conditions and rider input.
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New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The results also highlight the ever-changing nature of New York City, which continually prompts questions about who can be considered a New Yorker.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Ora is also notably a UNICEF ambassador who has continually advocated for humanitarian causes, drawing from personal experience as a refugee from Kosovo as a child.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
In an effort to streamline your routine with picks that are actually worth the investment, our editors and contributors continually try out robot vacuums in our own homes, from old-faithful brands like iRobot and Eufy as well as the latest innovations from big-names like Dyson.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
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New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The results also highlight the ever-changing nature of New York City, which continually prompts questions about who can be considered a New Yorker.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Ora is also notably a UNICEF ambassador who has continually advocated for humanitarian causes, drawing from personal experience as a refugee from Kosovo as a child.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
In an effort to streamline your routine with picks that are actually worth the investment, our editors and contributors continually try out robot vacuums in our own homes, from old-faithful brands like iRobot and Eufy as well as the latest innovations from big-names like Dyson.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
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The Under Armour ColdGear leggings, Baleaf Fleece Lined leggings, Lululemon Wunder Trains, and Zella Cozy Tech leggings were constantly on rotation, even when temps dropped below zero.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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What Jake also adds, his Georgia coaches say, is discipline, pushing himself each day to get better, constantly working on his jump shot, ballhandling, defense.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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This is not always the case, however, as rates, service quality, and coverage features often vary widely.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Lopez often changed the familiar pop arrangements of her songs to fit a moody, zesty energy.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Noting that a federal grant funded the initial deployment of ShotSpotter, Lucas said, too often there are technologies that end up being funded by local taxpayers in perpetuity.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Mike, played by a rangy, companionable Hugh Jackman, is a striving singer in Milwaukee who has battled the bottle, cannot consistently pay his mortgage, and keeps himself going by appearing at the state fair dressed up to look (and sound) like Don Ho.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sweeping daily—especially in the kitchen—prevents dust, crumbs, and dirt from building up and keeps floors consistently fresh.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly expressed support for the protest movement and called for an end to Iran’s Islamist regime, which has long been adversarial to the US.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly blasted Powell for the Fed not cutting interest rates as much and as quickly as the president has demanded since entering the White House in January 2025.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Still, the legislative session frequently goes past the target end date as lawmakers negotiate over the final details of bills and the state budget.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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To the contrary, though the film is frequently funny, Brewer takes their ambitions and reversals seriously.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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