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 But continuously repairing individual weaknesses does not necessarily strengthen the underlying system. — Chandini Sheeba, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 That's why space agencies continuously monitor debris and sometimes adjust spacecraft orbits to avoid potential collisions. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The message must appear continuously for at least 10 seconds. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 And many of these competitors have become more attractive to customers as Netflix has continuously raised its prices. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 23 Oct. 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
  • Gradually pour in 2½ cups whole milk, warmed, whisking constantly until combined.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The microcomputer inside constantly runs algorithms to keep it on course.
    — Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • Back on the highway, the road climbs steadily, surpassing 8,000 feet near mile 15.
    — Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • After the 2016 sales tax hike, the proceeds of which went largely toward pensions, the retirement funding steadily improved.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of steadily
Adverb
  • The Fed has consistently cited strong consumer spending in its economic assessments, but the richest 10% of Americans account for half of that spending today.
    — Erin Kay Lockwood, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Creating a consistently personal luxury retail experience is the secret behind SKP‘s success, which also helped the luxury department store remain at the forefront of retail innovation.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • The United States has put up its own military effort to secure Gulf waterways focused on escorting vessels through Omani waters and actively defending commercial shippers from daily Iranian attacks.
    — Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of planting for curb appeal alone, homeowners are layering in rustling grasses, fragrant herbs, water features and wildlife habitats so the space actively regulates mood and stress.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of actively
Adverb
  • Diggle’s singular guitar style, a minimalist technique which often consists of just two or three notes played incessantly, derived from both a punk need to get back to rock basics and the limitations of shoddy equipment.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026
  • An early adopter of the telephone, Bell soon found that his rang incessantly.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of incessantly
Adverb
  • The firm’s bestsellers, however, have remained steadfastly the same.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The challenge itself is the one place that Survivor steadfastly refuses to innovate.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of steadfastly
Adverb
  • Like most endlessly busy modern women, Jessie James Decker appreciates a quick, effective workout.
    — Sarah Stiefvater, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Alchemical Sisters is a four-dimensional record where the past endlessly loops back on itself.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of endlessly
Adverb
  • His views on Europe didn’t always align with the narrative of decline that his MAGA colleagues are pushing so vigorously.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Inside the giant exhibition space, that wearable melting pot was vigorously animated by attendees who had arrived mostly from Japan but also from around the world, all wearing its constituent ingredients in their own particular way.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of vigorously

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