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as in constantly
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as in steadily
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Recent Examples of continuously
But your interest in separating eggs, stirring continuously, sifting or spooning or levelling flour—in short, your interest in baking—is a lie, although your interest in baked goods remains very much true.
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Talia Argondezzi, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
The couple will run sprinklers continuously over the crops, allowing a layer of ice to form that will serve as insulation from the colder temperatures.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Patrons are continuously confronted by the destitute and mentally ill, some begging for assistance, most of which are not a real threat, but many strike an image of fear and disorder.
—Lucius Riccio, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
The Note Pro also has excellent battery life, able to record 30 hours of audio continuously on a charge in what’s dubbed Enhanced Mode.
—Dwight Silverman, Houston Chronicle, 31 Jan. 2026
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Talia Argondezzi, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
The couple will run sprinklers continuously over the crops, allowing a layer of ice to form that will serve as insulation from the colder temperatures.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Patrons are continuously confronted by the destitute and mentally ill, some begging for assistance, most of which are not a real threat, but many strike an image of fear and disorder.
—Lucius Riccio, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
The Note Pro also has excellent battery life, able to record 30 hours of audio continuously on a charge in what’s dubbed Enhanced Mode.
—Dwight Silverman, Houston Chronicle, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously
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This protection doesn’t cover everything, however; lighter species of gases — including water vapor — are constantly stripped away by the solar wind, and seen in Venus’s magnetotail.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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This approach reduces visual noise and eliminates the need to constantly rotate, store, or reassess items throughout the year.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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Transitioning Social Media to AI Gleason’s career has been steadily built around building tools for independence and inclusivity online.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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The leveraged takeover put United — then a profitable club — into debt to the tune of £500million, and that figure has grown steadily since to over £1bn.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The system was able to consistently track how these icebergs split, drifted, and melted over time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whereas Mercury, a practically airless world, achieves temperatures that rise up to 427 °C (800 °F) in full Sun while its night side can plummet to as low as -180 °C (-290 °F), Venus consistently remains between 440–480 °C (820–900 °F).—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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Facing huge manpower pressures as its war in Ukraine nears the four-year mark, Russia actively promotes the participation of African recruits in its army as part of a broader PR narrative.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mayhem executive producer Andrew Watt handled guitar, co-producer Cirkut played synth, Josh Freese drummed, and Gaga commanded two keyboards, actively tweaking sounds on a modular synthesizer.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2026
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Applied through a health lens, the same principle suggests that sustained performance is less about incessantly pushing harder and more about building systems that can absorb stress without breaking.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Normally, scent voices are mere whispers compared to the screams and angry shouts of humans, but in that section, certain sensitive plant species shrieked incessantly because of their proximity to plants that hindered their growth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Of the ‘women, life, freedom’ protests that began just before the World Cup in 2022, following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, Costa remains steadfastly supportive.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Powell has steadfastly defended the central bank's independence, emphasizing the importance of insulating monetary policy from political pressure.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Puma Club 5v5 Sneakers Lightweight and endlessly versatile, these Puma sneakers are a favorite for navigating long airport terminals and exploring city streets.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Crispy on the outside, dunked in sauce, and endlessly customizable, boneless wings have earned their place on game-day menus and weeknight dinner tables.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said Lemon will fight the charges vigorously.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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After using it, shaking my fingers through my roots vigorously did not result in any snowfall.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuously. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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