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 The measure will focus on relatively permanent, standing or continuously flowing bodies of water, such as streams, oceans, rivers and lakes, along with wetlands that are directly connected to such bodies of water. — Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 An agent that operates continuously cannot be governed only through an annual access review. — Maxim Olkhovskiy, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Buehler said the high surf continuously chipped away at the seawall next to her neighborhood, pushing sand and water into the street. — Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 Our success is driven by our customers and our teams, and our ability to continuously evolve. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 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
  • What is something people constantly assume about you that is completely wrong?
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The Americans were constantly pounding the ball inside and converting turnovers into easy layups.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • The film centers on Leo and Anne, whose relationship becomes caught in a cycle of attraction and separation as the boundaries between intimacy and dependence, care and control and presence and absence steadily begin to collapse.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The trend is part of the broader nationalization of American politics, which has steadily eroded the independence candidates once enjoyed from their political parties.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of steadily
Adverb
  • There’s a lot of good creators creating consistently and good quality.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Four pickleball courts were consistently available, the spacious Life Fitness gym rivaled many standalone health clubs, and the daily fitness schedule kept my late mornings busy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • Yet political room for compromise within Canada remains limited, as the country actively takes steps to reduce its reliance on the US market.
    — , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • This will allow the engineering team to actively construct, test, and refine system components in real-world conditions.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of actively
Adverb
  • The upstairs neighbors had two mastiffs who were left home all day and who barked incessantly and scratched at the floor of their kennel.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The Holbrook sisters are undersocialized and inexperienced with the world, and Herzog sees them as figures out of a fable, dreamers who talk incessantly about love and seem connected to the elemental and the ancient.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of incessantly
Adverb
  • Mulligan then upped the goal to $3 million on Friday, the same day the judge declared a mistrial after one juror steadfastly refused to align with the other 11.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Jay Baruchel plays Carter, with Laurence Leboeuf as his steadfastly loving wife, Gloria.
    — Carole Horst, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of steadfastly
Adverb
  • As Gansey greeted them, shaking hands, taking photos and smiling endlessly, one stepped forward with a question that encapsulated everything.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • One lesson from the artwork is that humans are endlessly adaptable.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of endlessly
Adverb
  • Cook, stirring vigorously and breaking up pockets of flour as needed, until a thin film forms on bottom and sides of pan and dough comes together into a single mass, 2–3 minutes.
    — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Cool-season lawns vigorously expand their roots and blades in spring and fall, making these the best times to fertilize them.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuously. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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