continuously

adverb

Definition of continuouslynext
1
as in constantly

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2
as in steadily

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Recent Examples of continuously Once perfected, this AI will essentially take over its own development, continuously building and improving its next version. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Markets are continuously responding to new information and data and adjusting odds for the Fed. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 Monogram Dune was inspired by the shifting beauty of a desert landscape, where light continuously transforms color and depth. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026 As a result, people and equipment are continuously shifting across the nation. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously
  1. constantly
  2. steadily
  3. consistently
  4. actively
  5. incessantly
  6. steadfastly
  7. endlessly
  8. vigorously
Adverb
  • Hughes says that miscarriage concerns are common for pregnant women and that doctors are constantly discussing risks and benefits with their patients.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Phones carry cyberbullying, group-chat disputes, read receipts and the pressure to remain constantly available.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • Instead, the real-time images revealed that copper retained order in its crystal lattice and melted steadily past this theoretical limit.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • While many tiny homes have been trending steadily larger, the Sunrise Tiny House takes things in the opposite direction.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of steadily
Adverb
  • Wilson needs to show up consistently on the tape to preserve his spot on the roster.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Then, water consistently when the top inch of the soil becomes dry.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • As All In Build Continues Looking ahead, Rashad emphasized that legacy is not simply something inherited, but something actively created and passed forward.
    — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Middlesex District Attorney's Office Police are actively looking for Arjun, who is believed to be driving that car, a 2014 green Honda Accord with Massachusetts license plate 34P-D94.
    — Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of actively
Adverb
  • Photographers and tabloid reporters circled incessantly — but not on the first day of autumn in 1996.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • Bev calls me incessantly during the day to talk about her personal life.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Definition of incessantly
Adverb
  • Brown-Forman, best known as the makers of Jack Daniel’s and Old Forester, had steadfastly refused other takeover efforts in years past, according to people close with the family.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 26 July 2026
  • Peterson, now 53, has spent half his life behind bars and has steadfastly maintained his innocence.
    — Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of steadfastly
Adverb
  • Amidst all those endlessly traversing ships and bobbing cranes, commerce flourished.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Sun and fun, bikes, and baked goods were endlessly documented online, but fashion is serious business in Denmark.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of endlessly
Adverb
  • Meritain strongly disputes the allegations and is vigorously defending itself against the complaint.
    — Melissa Lee,Paige Tortorelli,Scott Zamost, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Cut back leggy stems to just above a set of side shoots, which should grow more vigorously after pruning.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigorously

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