continually

adverb

kən-ˈtin-yü-ə-lē How to pronounce continually (audio)
Definition of continuallynext
1
as in constantly
many times grew up in a time when children were continually being told to mind their manners

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2
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 Scientists—and a patent system that encourages companies to continually invest in new research—did. — Dr. Bowman Heiden, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 The moon is a historical landmark — a celestial body continually peppered with robotic landers shot from our home planet, as well as human footprints planted there by a dozen visiting moonwalkers from 1969 to 1972. — Leonard David, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026 In the absence of any sustained challenge to their power, elites seem to trust their capacity to continually outmaneuver the majority of the population regardless of whether or not they are actually trusted. — Via Haymarket Books, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 Your skin constantly replaces old cells, your blood cells are continually renewed, and your liver can regrow considerably if part of it is removed. — Junsu Kang, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continually
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
  1. constantly
  2. always
  3. often
  4. consistently
  5. repeatedly
  6. frequently
Adverb
  • The October 2025 cease-fire plan freed the last remaining Israeli hostages and ostensibly ended hostilities, but Israel continues to constantly strike targets in Gaza, often killing civilians, including some 300 children in the past year.
    — KHALED ELGINDY, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Onstage, Slayyyter, whose real name is Catherine Grace Garner, is a force, constantly moving around the stage, thrashing her head along to the music and screaming the lyrics to her songs.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • Lucy’s always been a hard vocalist to classify, intensely emotive but largely separate from the monster-growl arms race.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But even in this serious conversation, Angie can always give us a moment of comic relief (intentionally or not).
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Colbert also asked Gerwig about the role of faith in her filmmaking, a fitting topic for a discussion about Lewis’ work, which often explored theological issues.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • Its Houthi allies in Yemen have also consistently attacked Saudi oil facilities.
    — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Lisa was brought up in the busy world of K-pop, consistently heading from one appearance to another as a member of Blackpink.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • Pillay has repeatedly rebuffed critics who accused her of antisemitism or turning a blind eye to the Hamas attacks in Israel.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Foreign policy emerged as another major point of contention, particularly when moderator Rick Albin repeatedly pressed el Sayed to say whether Israel or Iran posed the greater threat to the United States.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • The actor and his wife, singer Dua Lipa, are frequently spotted walking their actual dog, a Labrador-Rottweiler named Golo.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The conference room was frequently used for sensitive discussions about OpenAI’s proprietary research, product development, business relationships, and strategic decisions, prosecutors said.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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