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 Throughout Flanagan’s eight-episode series, each of the characters are placed at the center of a complex moral debate, continually forced to choose between kindness and cruelty. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 But the battle against the temptation of price promotions is long and one that has had the industry continually losing ground. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 An analyst described the move as “quite boldâ€� under present conditions, but one that might be explained by the smartphone’s unparalleled ability to continually gather user data, allowing AI assistants to become ever-more personalized. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Here, the honey bee achieves the same objective with flexible structures that continually twist and change shape. — Mike McRae 12, New Atlas, 13 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
  • Gradually pour in 2½ cups whole milk, warmed, whisking constantly until combined.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The microcomputer inside constantly runs algorithms to keep it on course.
    — Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • MacMahon transformed Ramanujan’s formulas into two kinds of partitions that looked nothing alike, but whose counts always came out identical.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The Austin ensemble makes minimalism feel enveloping and unruly on its latest record, where new melodic details are always emerging from a swarming mass of sound.
    — Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • In decades past, independent reports have found that the LAPD’s investigations of domestic violence allegations against its officers have often fallen short.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Trailblazer Tomoka Nishiyama has become the first female kishi – a professional player of shogi, a Japanese board game often compared to chess.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • The Fed has consistently cited strong consumer spending in its economic assessments, but the richest 10% of Americans account for half of that spending today.
    — Erin Kay Lockwood, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Creating a consistently personal luxury retail experience is the secret behind SKP‘s success, which also helped the luxury department store remain at the forefront of retail innovation.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • Iran has repeatedly warned vessels against passing through the strait without Tehran's permission.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The former prince has repeatedly denied committing any crimes.
    — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • The doc’s soundtrack includes dozens of bands the station frequently played, including Bikini Kill, Rage Against the Machine, Elliott Smith, Mudhoney, and Fugazi, who rarely license their music.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Eli, who is now 7, has been asking more frequently about how his father died, Olguin said.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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