continuously

adverb

Definition of continuouslynext
1
as in constantly

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2
as in steadily

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Recent Examples of continuously As guests tuck in to homemade waffles topped with plump berries, the general manager talks about the history of the city’s oldest, continuously operating hotel — a landmark on the New River since 1936. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 Alert volume that buries a response team isn't a burden for a system built to triage continuously. — Karthik Kannan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 George’s arrival was celebrated with gun salutes, and bells at Westminster Abbey—where William and Kate had married over two years prior on April 29, 2011—tolled continuously for three hours in celebration of the future king’s arrival. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026 The larvae hatch continuously every five to seven days once the ground warms to about 75°F. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously
  1. constantly
  2. steadily
  3. consistently
  4. actively
  5. incessantly
  6. steadfastly
  7. endlessly
  8. vigorously
Adverb
  • Anderson’s injury record is slightly worse by virtue of a stress fracture in his back that kept him out for four months in the middle of the 2023-24 season, but over the two subsequent campaigns both have been near-constantly available.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Clark is the one constantly subjected to excessive physicality from other WNBA players, and Armour still finds a way to make the aftermath her responsibility.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • In Canberra, budget cuts and bureaucracy, plus the creeping inevitability of World War I, steadily put the project on ice—and as the ice melted, Griffin was removed from the project altogether.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Yet, in the last two years, this sentiment of sheer doom has slowly and steadily begun to give way to a tentative yet very much present hope.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of steadily
Adverb
  • Unlike dogs, they cannot simply be taken on longer walks, often resist dietary changes, and can be difficult to medicate consistently, making GLP-1 therapies potentially attractive if clinical trials prove successful.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • When a team understands the mission, its daily decisions consistently reinforce that vision, creating a competitive advantage that is difficult to replicate.
    — Nadia AlShomali, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • Other parents have been actively voicing their concerns at public comments and through local advocacy.
    — Julianna Mejia July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Schenn and Foligno were aging veterans who were called upon to lead teams in transition, but Hughes and Tkachuk actively sought greener pastures after receiving the reins as young stars in their markets.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of actively
Adverb
  • Photographers and tabloid reporters circled incessantly — but not on the first day of autumn in 1996.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • Bev calls me incessantly during the day to talk about her personal life.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Definition of incessantly
Adverb
  • Peterson, now 53, has spent half his life behind bars and has steadfastly maintained his innocence.
    — Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • But the state has steadfastly rejected mandatory measures to reduce nitrate-laden farm runoff.
    — Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026
Definition of steadfastly
Adverb
  • Whereas nobody expected anything of my mother beyond keeping us alive, I was tasked to educate, enrich, and endlessly entertain.
    — Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • The actress relies on simple styling formulas—think wedges, pendant necklaces, aviator sunglasses, and neutral accessories—to make minimalist outfits feel elevated and endlessly wearable.
    — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of endlessly
Adverb
  • The Heat had a preliminary discussion with the representation for free agent Bradley Beal but hasn’t pursued him vigorously.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • The president fought the outcomes of Carroll’s cases vigorously.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026
Definition of vigorously

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