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 If larger or more permanent plants, like shrubs or trees, suffer from continuously wet soil, consider adding drainage to direct water away from the plant. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 July 2026 The pool is designed with ports to connect a chiller—the special refrigeration unit some people use that continuously circulates and filters the water to keep it cold without the need for ice. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 The action of continuously flicking a typical mouse wheel up and down can be slow and tedious as well difficult to control, even with infinite scroll wheels. — Shirl Leigh july 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026 Cooling reduces the thermal and physiological burden of playing in the heat; hydration replaces the fluid losses that heat and effort continuously produce. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuously

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Adverb

These hormone levels fluctuate constantly, running highest in the morning and lower by the afternoon.

— Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Stacy claims to hate him for constantly putting her second to the game.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 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

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

Asia’s governments are actively de-risking from the USD, with central banks aggressively expanding their gold reserves.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Payments will only begin after the new nuclear plant is completely built and actively delivering electricity to the power grid.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Definition of actively

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