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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
Reid said the future of the craft brewing industry will rely on attracting new beer drinkers continually.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The authors do see potential for gen AI to be a GPT like the electric dynamo, which continually sparked new business models and efficiencies, or an IMI like the compound microscope, which revolutionized scientific discovery.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
The program has been continually delayed since its initial announcement in 2016, with an initial launch date planned for 2022.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 July 2025
But Preller’s ability to continually regenerate his pitching staff, largely at club-friendly rates, is a big reason the Padres might reach the postseason for the fourth time in six years — and keep their competitive window open for the foreseeable future.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The authors do see potential for gen AI to be a GPT like the electric dynamo, which continually sparked new business models and efficiencies, or an IMI like the compound microscope, which revolutionized scientific discovery.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
The program has been continually delayed since its initial announcement in 2016, with an initial launch date planned for 2022.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 July 2025
But Preller’s ability to continually regenerate his pitching staff, largely at club-friendly rates, is a big reason the Padres might reach the postseason for the fourth time in six years — and keep their competitive window open for the foreseeable future.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
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The average foot is home to billions of bacteria, which live off the sweat that your feet are constantly producing.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Anna is constantly putting out fires, particularly when she gets called in to Harper’s high school to discuss her daughter’s fight with her British nemesis, Lily (Sophia Hammons).—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Maybe that’s intentional on King’s part; maybe Carrie was always a screen for viewers to project our aspirations and insecurities on.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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That’s why these ballot initiatives keep failing, always to the surprise of those who sponsor them.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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When Athletes Typically Earn Prize Money The simplest answer as to why earnings are often held up is anti-doping control.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Why quiet firing happens Quiet firing often stems from a desire to avoid costs and risks.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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During his first term, Trump issued a memo ordering that immigrants without lawful status be excluded from the population count used to apportion House seats and repeatedly sought to add a citizenship question to the census for the first time since 1950.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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President Trump has repeatedly said that FEMA should be eliminated.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Entrepreneurs are invariably motivated by making money, but Nelson was on a concurrent mission to enhance the city of Tulsa.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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These follow-ups are invariably met with radio silence.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
6 Aug. 2025
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Key terms were frequently left undefined and often criteria was missing to determine if a covered claim had occurred at all.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Martini frequently gets asked about the prospect of rebuilding Sutro Baths.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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