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
This recurring issue has prompted the Blue Jays to continually assess their options.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
To be sure, gas prices are continually variable—influenced by geopolitics abroad and simultaneously by the shifting balance of supply and demand in crude oil prices worldwide.
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Daniel Yergin,
Time,
20 June 2026
But reviewers and others have continued to criticize the absence of references to the child molestation allegations that continually shadowed the singer.
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Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Data centers are contained in buildings stretching as far as a football field, housing thousands of continually running machines.
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Arkansas Online,
18 June 2026
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
To be sure, gas prices are continually variable—influenced by geopolitics abroad and simultaneously by the shifting balance of supply and demand in crude oil prices worldwide.
—
Daniel Yergin,
Time,
20 June 2026
But reviewers and others have continued to criticize the absence of references to the child molestation allegations that continually shadowed the singer.
—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Data centers are contained in buildings stretching as far as a football field, housing thousands of continually running machines.
—
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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The show follows the titular Shaun, who lives on a quiet British farm with his flock and is constantly trying to add excitement to their quaint lifestyles, often causing trouble for their farmer and the sheepdog Bitzer.
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But the solution isn't always a plane ticket.
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Camping doesn’t always entail roughing it.
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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Carpet shampoos often have a strong fragrance, which can irritate those sensitive to scent.
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Pregnant women, people with obesity and people with lower cardiovascular fitness are also in the groups clinicians flag most consistently.
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Liberty Home Guard’s 365-day workmanship guarantee and consistently high customer ratings stand out.
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Trump has repeatedly maligned Haitian immigrants, including falsely accusing the Haitians who are living in Ohio of eating people's pets.
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That meant fewer shots on target and a lot more fouls with players crashing on the pitch repeatedly.
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The Board found that Meta’s account removals are not only unexplained but frequently difficult to challenge.
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The company continues to communicate research and scientific developments clearly and frequently.
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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