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as in constantly
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as in steadily
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Recent Examples of continuously
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Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Using its large, continuously growing incisors — which resemble those of rodents more than those of other primates — the aye-aye starts to gnaw its way through the wood.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
As Brighton combined around the edge of the box before slipping the ball in behind to Yankuba Minteh, Raya continuously scanned the space in front of him and made small adjustments to his positioning to stay connected to both the ball and the runners around him.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 10 May 2026
So choose a variety like Cool Wave Petunias that bloom continuously without deadheading.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Using its large, continuously growing incisors — which resemble those of rodents more than those of other primates — the aye-aye starts to gnaw its way through the wood.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
As Brighton combined around the edge of the box before slipping the ball in behind to Yankuba Minteh, Raya continuously scanned the space in front of him and made small adjustments to his positioning to stay connected to both the ball and the runners around him.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 10 May 2026
So choose a variety like Cool Wave Petunias that bloom continuously without deadheading.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously
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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Stir in the butter until melted, add the garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Yet in her new role as CEO of Hypergnosis, Anushka wants to pivot away from the invasive spirit of Duncan’s data operation and offer customers the opposite, the assurance of privacy protections in an industry that’s been steadily chipping away at them.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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The larger spill, visible in satellite images as a gray-and-white slick, was first detected west of Kharg Island, Windward AI reported May 8, and has been steadily moving.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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During a debate on April 28 hosted by CBS, candidates discussed everything from health care to the Golden State’s home insurance crisis and consistently took jabs at one another.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The report said policymakers could also help by strengthening access to affordable housing, transportation, child care and other social supports that can affect whether people are able to consistently seek treatment.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries, certifying destinations that actively protect night skies and reduce artificial light pollution through local ordinances and lighting retrofits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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Reduce heat to 350° and continue to bake until filling is actively bubbling through the center and biscuits are deep golden brown, 50–65 minutes more.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 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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The Virgin Mary’s edges moved incessantly.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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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Cozy, classic, and endlessly versatile—just like her.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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Our Modern Prairie community is endlessly talented, and these two look almost exactly like the photo from last fall.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The White House did not respond to questions about how vigorously Trump would press for Lai's release.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Fox News and OutKick have previously reported that the NFL would also vigorously defend its antitrust exemption amid a Justice Department probe.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuously. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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