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as in constantly
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as in steadily
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Recent Examples of continuously
Instead of continuously sending full EEG signals, the system randomly undersamples the brainwave data.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Their prolific flowers in reds, pinks, orange and white grow in a compact, mounding habit and bloom continuously without deadheading.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Unlike traditional blogs, liveblog entries are typically very short—often three or four lines—and updated continuously during the course of an event.
—Daniel Jackson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The research describes soleus push-ups as sustained contractions rather than individual repetitions, suggesting the movement should be performed continuously over time.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Their prolific flowers in reds, pinks, orange and white grow in a compact, mounding habit and bloom continuously without deadheading.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Unlike traditional blogs, liveblog entries are typically very short—often three or four lines—and updated continuously during the course of an event.
—Daniel Jackson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The research describes soleus push-ups as sustained contractions rather than individual repetitions, suggesting the movement should be performed continuously over time.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously
Adverb
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Miss Yvonne insisted on her beauty constantly, unapologetically, nonstop, even when no one asked.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The field office constantly coördinated with local social-services agencies, hospitals, funeral homes, jails.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Unruly passenger reports hit an all-time high of 5,973 in 2021, according to FAA data, and have steadily declined since, falling to 1,621 last year.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Following his departure, Thomas steadily built a diverse body of work across television and stage.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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That’s a rarity for Edwards, who has become the voice of the Mighty Macs, consistently leading the team and pushing her teammates to keep getting better.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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While other safeties have had success with that small frame, the Dolphins must learn if Taaffe has the strength and tackling ability to bring opponents down consistently as the team’s last line of defense on just about every single play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Researchers from the University of Bristol in England and the University at Buffalo in New York found that people actively trying to suppress food cravings were more likely to spend time watching indulgent food content online — yet ended up eating less of it afterward.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 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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The Virgin Mary’s edges moved incessantly.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 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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Ellerup, who divorced Heuermann after his arrest in 2023, steadfastly defended her ex-husband’s innocence during those earlier episodes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The first lady, a former model whose outfits are endlessly dissected on social media, said her mother, a designer of children's clothes in Sevnica, Slovenia, shaped her perspective on fashion and business.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Dogs endlessly chasing the birds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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While the pita bakes, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ¾ cup unsalted butter and ¾ cup (packed) brown sugar and cook until the sugar melts and bubbles vigorously.—
Ham El-Waylly,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Tribune Editorial Board vigorously opposed it, going to its fallback position that the state must first cut spending.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuously. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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