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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
Think of microbes and earthworms in Earth's soil, continually processing the soil to keep it healthy.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Even more concerning was that the reservoir continually shrunk in its scale as owners of the land refused to sell, forcing engineers to work with a smaller footprint and alarming scientists.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Young-Silva is coaching actors, and Silva Acevedo is continually consumed with the technical tools of filmmaking.
—Carol Badaracco Padgett, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
One measure would turn vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence into a felony, which is sensible for drivers who continually drive drunk.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Even more concerning was that the reservoir continually shrunk in its scale as owners of the land refused to sell, forcing engineers to work with a smaller footprint and alarming scientists.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Young-Silva is coaching actors, and Silva Acevedo is continually consumed with the technical tools of filmmaking.
—Carol Badaracco Padgett, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
One measure would turn vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence into a felony, which is sensible for drivers who continually drive drunk.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
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Robots beyond lab environments The company says its technology has already been tested in production environments where robots must deal with constantly changing materials and workflows.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Veteran commuters constantly weigh the stress of traffic over the stress of being late to work.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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In Season 1, confronted with overdoses, drownings, and a host of other crises great and small, the team nevertheless found time to deliver the soapiness that the best medical series have always brought.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Not so Grace, who always seems aware of an audience on the other side of the movie screen, waiting to be entertained.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The best part is that someone connected to the film often joins us.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Unlike chatbots that simply respond to prompts, AI agents can take proactive actions, which often require broader access to data and systems, raising privacy and security concerns.—
Evelyn Cheng,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Players and coaches have consistently complained about a lack of traction, in addition to concerns about the LED lights being distracting and lines being hard to make out on the floor.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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But taken as a whole, either by decade or particular telecast, the Oscars is mostly, and consistently, apolitical.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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His forecast could turn out to be correct, even as the price of oil repeatedly breaks $100 a barrel despite efforts from the US and other nations to ease the pain.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ricks apologized repeatedly to several relatives of his victims who looked on, particularly Marcus Figueroa.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The rates were similar in the private sector, where 41% reported using AI late last year, including a quarter who reported using it frequently.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cook, tossing frequently and pressing down on tomatoes with a wooden spoon to encourage skins to split, about 5 minutes.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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