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as in constantly
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as in steadily
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Recent Examples of continuously
The vessel is decked out with everything from a hyper-precise sonar system that continuously scans the seabed to a Deadman’s Switch that forces automatic ascent if the pilot is incapacitated.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Its roller-style mop is continuously washed and did well with fresh spills and stains without spreading them.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Large centers use up to 5 million gallons a day of water and 20 to 100-plus megawatts of power continuously, enough to power 16,000 to 80,000-plus homes.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Billy has been developed as a continuously evolving system.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Its roller-style mop is continuously washed and did well with fresh spills and stains without spreading them.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Large centers use up to 5 million gallons a day of water and 20 to 100-plus megawatts of power continuously, enough to power 16,000 to 80,000-plus homes.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Billy has been developed as a continuously evolving system.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously
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That’s just a conduit for the more important and longer-lasting facets of the movie’s story, in which an isolated character is constantly around other people, for better or worse, and can seldom stand to be around himself.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The script unfortunately goes round and round in circles with the characters constantly repeating and contradicting themselves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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San Joaquin Delta rallied steadily over the final three quarters Sunday afternoon to defeat MiraCosta College 76-71 in the California Community College Athletic Association’s state championship game in Visalia.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Small, practical steps keep friendships growing steadily.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 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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Officers are actively searching for a suspect in connection with the shooting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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In addition to looking toward the future, the people of Cary actively preserve the past through notable restoration projects including the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, a former 19th-century hotel that’s now a hub for the arts, and the Nancy Jones House, a residence that dates back to 1803.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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The band still boasts three founding members and still tours incessantly.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Trump has said the full shutdown is necessary for a proper renovation, but many staffers see it as a way to cover for plummeting revenue and incessantly negative news coverage.—
Jonathan L. Fischer,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Kremlin has also steadfastly denied it.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Madrid, meanwhile, are steadfastly backing the allegations made by Vinicius Jr, who has faced an obscene amount of racial abuse during his eight-year career at the Bernabeu.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The staff, too, doted on all the kids endlessly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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That’s not to say Gen Z is less inclined to endlessly scroll and click than their older counterparts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Blow into the solution with a straw, then stir vigorously with the straw.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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His campaign has also filed paperwork with state election officials questioning Swalwell’s residency in California, claims that Swalwell has vigorously rebutted.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuously. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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