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 Pitch trim adjusts the up and down motion of the airplane’s nose so the pilot does not have to continuously hold pressure on the controls as speed changes. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 Contracts instead track the price of an asset continuously, with funding payments to keep the contract price aligned with that of the market. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 Set over medium heat and warm, stirring continuously to release the tea flavor, color and vanilla-like aroma. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Still, having a relative unknown pop as a contributor helps the Mets rely less on free agency and avoid continuously remaking their bullpen. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuously

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Adverb

Hughes says that miscarriage concerns are common for pregnant women and that doctors are constantly discussing risks and benefits with their patients.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Phones carry cyberbullying, group-chat disputes, read receipts and the pressure to remain constantly available.

— Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

Instead, the real-time images revealed that copper retained order in its crystal lattice and melted steadily past this theoretical limit.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
While many tiny homes have been trending steadily larger, the Sunrise Tiny House takes things in the opposite direction.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of steadily

Adverb

Canada, whose economy has already been weakened by previous rounds of tariffs, had been actively engaging with US officials as the two countries tried to resolve their broader trade dispute.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
But at what stage does that tip over into actively working to secure a sale?

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of actively

Adverb

Brown-Forman, best known as the makers of Jack Daniel’s and Old Forester, had steadfastly refused other takeover efforts in years past, according to people close with the family.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 26 July 2026
Peterson, now 53, has spent half his life behind bars and has steadfastly maintained his innocence.

— Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of steadfastly

Adverb

The region’s leaders complained endlessly of feeling abandoned but never behaved as if abandonment were a significant possibility.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Like most neighborhood kids, Wang was obliged to help with household chores after class, especially churning soymilk by endlessly hauling his uncle’s giant stone mill around.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of endlessly

Adverb

Meritain strongly disputes the allegations and is vigorously defending itself against the complaint.

— Melissa Lee,Paige Tortorelli,Scott Zamost, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Cut back leggy stems to just above a set of side shoots, which should grow more vigorously after pruning.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigorously

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