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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously

Adverb

Always unassuming, sitting in the back of the room — but often the smartest person in the room — Saftler became known as the guy who can predict the future of television, constantly analyzing industry trends to figure out what would come next.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Two decades later, that hasn’t changed, even if Adams’ playbook constantly does.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

There is a popular misconception that home entertainment has steadily diminished theatrical exhibition.

— Cory Jacobson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
This El Niño has steadily gained steam since it was declared in early June, setting a sea surface temperature record for that time of year.

— Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 21 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

His has recorded and toured incessantly since the ‘60s and his name can also be found in film credits, on book jackets and now on a line of cannabis products.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026
Photographers and tabloid reporters circled incessantly — but not on the first day of autumn in 1996.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Definition of incessantly

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

Why aren’t cabinet officials or high-ranking military officers vigorously and publicly opposing them?

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
But the legality of their use has been vigorously debated as a possible violation of the laws of war, and they have never been deployed at scale.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

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