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as in constantly
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as in steadily
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Recent Examples of continuously
It is being updated continuously as new information comes in and has built-in quality-control features that make note of misleading data.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
This change has lowered methane emissions compared with keeping the paddies continuously flooded.
—Hanqin Tian, Fortune, 25 May 2026
She’s continuously confused about its premise, will burst into tears for no reason, and truly sees it as an opportunity to finally make friends in Rhode Island — no matter how misguided that intention may be.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Moreover, these capabilities can deployed continuously without lengthly upgrade cycles.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
This change has lowered methane emissions compared with keeping the paddies continuously flooded.
—Hanqin Tian, Fortune, 25 May 2026
She’s continuously confused about its premise, will burst into tears for no reason, and truly sees it as an opportunity to finally make friends in Rhode Island — no matter how misguided that intention may be.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Moreover, these capabilities can deployed continuously without lengthly upgrade cycles.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously
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Place the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom does not touch the water, and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 160 degrees.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Without Clear Priorities, Philanthropy Easily Becomes Reactive Most affluent families are approached constantly for funding.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Commercial aviation has steadily added automation for decades, leading to today’s fly-by-wire systems in which computers interpret pilot inputs even during manual flight.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Prices have risen steadily since Russia invaded Ukraine due to sanctions, but big government spending initially masked the mounting economic consequences of the war.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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San Diego native and Nickel Creek band co-founder Chris Thile has been named the music director for the 2027 Ojai Music Festival, one of the classical music world’s most prestigious and consistently groundbreaking annual events.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Just Capital’s research consistently shows that the American public is not anti-business and not anti-technology.—
Martin Whittaker,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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What Carvalho wants to see, however, is brands actively advocating for keeping leather in the EUDR while offering their customers more sustainable choices.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Many skilled trade schools recognize that service members are well-suited for careers in the trades and actively work to support their transition by offering enrollment assistance and educational funding.—
Rose Van Alstine,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Hanna’s teammates — all male — bully her incessantly, and Alexander pays her a little too much attention.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Throughout Monday, Musk posted incessantly about his case against OpenAI.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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China has the wherewithal to help on both counts—selling advanced weapons to Russia and reducing purchases of Iranian oil—though Xi has steadfastly refused to exert that leverage.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Ballmer steadfastly denies arranging the deal between Aspiration and Leonard, who by all accounts performed no duties for Aspiration.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Despite the obvious harmony, their friendship was endlessly dissected online.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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The company is valuable, private by choice, endlessly covered in the press, and impossible for most people to invest in directly.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Add ice and shake vigorously for about 10–12 seconds, until well-chilled.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Whisk vigorously for about 30 seconds, until the yolks are pale and the mixture is smooth and glossy.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuously. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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