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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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
Iran is an uncontrollable, radical country that spreads terror and mayhem throughout the Middle East and has continually threatened America.
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Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The plants are heat-tolerant and will continually flower without deadheading.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
This oversight can continually undermine the progress practitioners strive so hard to achieve on the mat.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
The building had kept deteriorating over the course of time, with people continually breaking in, Olson said.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The plants are heat-tolerant and will continually flower without deadheading.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
This oversight can continually undermine the progress practitioners strive so hard to achieve on the mat.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
The building had kept deteriorating over the course of time, with people continually breaking in, Olson said.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
Adverb
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Homemade Chai Spice; toast, stirring constantly, 30 seconds more.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sportsbooks are constantly boasting about their protections and trying to denigrate those offered by competitors.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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But at shepherding time—usually after tea (the evening meal) and always before dark—Dad would go around the fields checking the flock was fit and well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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That’s more than $500 extra annually for the typical family’s grocery bill — money that stays in working-class pockets when markets work freely — precisely while large volume retailers often provide the only real relief in this post-Biden inflation hangover.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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That qualifies as a bold move in an era when legendary and up-and-coming artists alike often hesitate to perform even one or two songs from their latest albums — the better to avoid an exodus of attendees making a beeline for refreshments, restrooms or the merch booths.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The many leaps in time to the wedding—to which Ruben shows up on a motorcycle, angry enough to knock his brother out with a single punch—consistently ratchet up the sense of dread, and the suspense over why or how these two have stayed enmeshed.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles are consistently at the top of most big boards.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Officials believe these operations involve querying advanced AI systems repeatedly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the video posted to Instagram, a woman, now identified as officer Ashley Gonzalez, can be seen talking while using derogatory comments about Black people and repeatedly using racial slurs.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Tree borers, aphids, spider mites, and Japanese beetles frequently target apple, peach, and other fruit trees.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Logan’s script seems intent on making the case that Michael was simply a big kid, frequently cutting to him leafing through his beloved Peter Pan books, dreaming that Neverland is a real place, adoring animals (not his pets!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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