CONTINUOUSLY Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

continuously

adverb

Definition of continuously

as in constantly

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as in steadily

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Recent Examples of continuously In an operational model, data from flight operations, crew schedules and airport systems is evaluated continuously. — Ram Chakravarti, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Although few wait to bloom until late summer or fall, most flower continuously in warm weather from late spring until frost in almost every color available. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 These initial services will at first be continuously available only to users at mid-latitudes. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 Foley says the dispatch center continuously measures electrical demand and balances it with available supply. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuously

Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously

Adverb

Growth also generates the revenue that allows government to invest in public safety, schools and infrastructure without constantly returning to the same well of higher taxes and fewer resources.

— Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

Likewise, Gazoo Racing is steadily building its own ecosystem—its own logo, motorsport programs, engineering philosophy and increasingly, its own products.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The Postal Service has grappled with increasing costs as mail volumes have steadily decreased for years.

— Stella Canino-Quiñones, Washington Post, 10 July 2026

Definition of steadily

Adverb

As at-home healthcare continues to grow, ensuring sharps are consistently and properly disposed of will only become more important.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Research consistently shows that as a profession becomes associated with women, its pay and status tend to decline, and marketing is no exception.

— Miranda Shanahan, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of consistently

Adverb

Taking a massive bite outta Meta’s bottom line, state attorneys general like California’s Rob Bonta (hello David Ellison, see you soon) and his colleagues in Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey allege the Zuckerberg outfit actively misleads consumers.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Building that culture starts with mission, vision, and values that leadership doesn’t just articulate but actively lives, setting the standard for the entire organization.

— Gary Zammit, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of actively

Adverb

This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
The franchise depicts a future where good people want to do good, are endlessly curious, believe in justice and diplomacy and strive to maintain peace.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

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