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as in constantly
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as in steadily
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Borrowed from the brand’s Reference Jubilee model, the DC AiR motor and flat belt work in concert with Clearaudio’s Tacho-Speed-Control (TSC) system, which continuously monitors rotational speed and adjusts for subtle variables such as stylus drag, belt fluctuations, and even temperature shifts.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
The cardio workout offers significant health benefits, even for those who don’t want to run continuously.
—Christa Sgobba, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2026
Today, he was proven right when the peloton in the men's mass start race continuously lagged behind the two leading speedskaters for nearly the entire race.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
Before, during, and after the founding of the United States, our cities, States, and country have continuously relied upon capital punishment as the ultimate deterrent and only proper punishment for the vilest crimes.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 17 Feb. 2026
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
The cardio workout offers significant health benefits, even for those who don’t want to run continuously.
—Christa Sgobba, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2026
Today, he was proven right when the peloton in the men's mass start race continuously lagged behind the two leading speedskaters for nearly the entire race.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
Before, during, and after the founding of the United States, our cities, States, and country have continuously relied upon capital punishment as the ultimate deterrent and only proper punishment for the vilest crimes.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously
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The Clintons' rise to power paralleled the explosion of talk radio as a political force, with Rush Limbaugh using his daily show as a platform to constantly berate the White House.—
STEVEN SLOAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kitchen cabinets get a lot of wear since they’re constantly being opened, slammed, and bumped all day long.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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The rest of the week is going to be steadily warm during the day with temperatures in the 70s and 80s.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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After Dawson’s Creek, Van Der Beek worked steadily, but not in the sort of long-running, hit vehicles that tend to mint fortunes.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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Late February polling averages, though, consistently point to a fractured Democratic vote, which has allowed the two most prominent Republican candidates to top the pack in some surveys.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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As for the offense, Ortiz believes there is room for improvement but that the Red Sox have enough talent to consistently put runs on the board.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rudofsky then quizzed Givens about Toney's business when he was actively engaged in drug trafficking -- most of which involved marijuana but by 2022 also involved multiple pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine as well as fentanyl.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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Newsom, who hasn't ruled out a run for president in 2028, actively challenges Trump, often mocking the president's aggressive style on social media.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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For Father, the standard way of being Jewish in America (including the standard relation to Zionism) was, simply put, too Jewish, requiring incessantly reminding the world of our disruptive presence as a distinctive people.—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Charles’ pack of dogs incessantly barked blood curdling screams.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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Bayer officials have steadfastly insisted the weedkiller is safe.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Similar to Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, Russo balanced a regular day job while steadfastly pursuing her creative ambitions.—
Kristen Wisneski,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Chapman, who worked long hours debriefing Marquez over the years and shepherded his grand jury testimony, grew emotional while talking about Marquez’s qualities as a wonky engineer who could talk endlessly about the inner workings of the ComEd’s electrical grid.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Yet beyond the headline cities and endlessly recycled itineraries lies a quieter, deeper continent; one that’s best encountered through patience and a willingness to detour from the obvious itinerary.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Mixing too vigorously, overkneading, or doing too many rounds of stretches and folds can overdevelop the gluten, Scheck says.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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In addition to a splendid burger, La Birra Bar, which has locations in North Miami Beach, Wynwood, Fort Lauderdale, Weston and Argentina, has a spirited team, who shouted and hugged each other and celebrated vigorously after the victory was announced.—
Connie Ogle
Updated February 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuously. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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