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 As guests tuck in to homemade waffles topped with plump berries, the general manager talks about the history of the city’s oldest, continuously operating hotel — a landmark on the New River since 1936. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 Alert volume that buries a response team isn't a burden for a system built to triage continuously. — Karthik Kannan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 George’s arrival was celebrated with gun salutes, and bells at Westminster Abbey—where William and Kate had married over two years prior on April 29, 2011—tolled continuously for three hours in celebration of the future king’s arrival. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026 The larvae hatch continuously every five to seven days once the ground warms to about 75°F. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuously

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Adverb

Anderson’s injury record is slightly worse by virtue of a stress fracture in his back that kept him out for four months in the middle of the 2023-24 season, but over the two subsequent campaigns both have been near-constantly available.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Clark is the one constantly subjected to excessive physicality from other WNBA players, and Armour still finds a way to make the aftermath her responsibility.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

Gray divorces have risen steadily – particularly as Gen X began entering its 50s in the past decade, Park said.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Athens and Jerusalem have steadily strengthened security ties amid evolving geopolitical challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of steadily

Adverb

Athletes in this league consistently speak out against everything from poor operational standards within certain organizations to leadership’s missteps.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026
But a lot of peptides are just the result of the messy complexity of biology, where larger proteins may break down in a way that consistently produces a stereotypical pattern of fragments.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

Definition of consistently

Adverb

Other parents have been actively voicing their concerns at public comments and through local advocacy.

— Julianna Mejia July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Schenn and Foligno were aging veterans who were called upon to lead teams in transition, but Hughes and Tkachuk actively sought greener pastures after receiving the reins as young stars in their markets.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of actively

Adverb

Whereas nobody expected anything of my mother beyond keeping us alive, I was tasked to educate, enrich, and endlessly entertain.

— Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
The actress relies on simple styling formulas—think wedges, pendant necklaces, aviator sunglasses, and neutral accessories—to make minimalist outfits feel elevated and endlessly wearable.

— Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Definition of endlessly

Adverb

Angostura bitters Funnel Jigger or measuring cup Bring ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup water just to a boil, stirring vigorously until sugar dissolves.

— Al Culliton, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
This means that feeding the right type of fertilizer is important to keep spiller plants growing vigorously.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026

Definition of vigorously

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