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as in continuously
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as in surely
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Recent Examples of steadily
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.
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Doha Madani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Following his departure, Thomas steadily built a diverse body of work across television and stage.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
But after including interest payments, the total deficit will steadily widen from around 6% of GDP today to nearly 10% by the mid 2050s.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Shares in some of the world’s biggest defense companies have come under pressure in recent months after rising steadily in recent years.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The growth, which comes despite steadily declining birthrates in Missouri and Kansas and across the country, reflects a larger shift in healthcare.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
HSAs are available only to consumers with a high-deductible health plan, which employers have steadily adopted since the early 2000s.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Critics of the treasury secretary’s approach argue that the problem is less about Americans not knowing how to invest and more about people not having enough spare income to do so, as the cost of living has steadily increased and the war in Iran has driven energy prices higher.
—Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Moreover, while suicide has been on the decline in white populations in recent years, rates have steadily increased among Black people, and attempts remain highest among Indigenous Americans.
—Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 May 2026
Doha Madani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Following his departure, Thomas steadily built a diverse body of work across television and stage.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
But after including interest payments, the total deficit will steadily widen from around 6% of GDP today to nearly 10% by the mid 2050s.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Shares in some of the world’s biggest defense companies have come under pressure in recent months after rising steadily in recent years.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The growth, which comes despite steadily declining birthrates in Missouri and Kansas and across the country, reflects a larger shift in healthcare.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
HSAs are available only to consumers with a high-deductible health plan, which employers have steadily adopted since the early 2000s.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Critics of the treasury secretary’s approach argue that the problem is less about Americans not knowing how to invest and more about people not having enough spare income to do so, as the cost of living has steadily increased and the war in Iran has driven energy prices higher.
—Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Moreover, while suicide has been on the decline in white populations in recent years, rates have steadily increased among Black people, and attempts remain highest among Indigenous Americans.
—Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadily
Adverb
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The customers are using it continuously.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The most idealistic former President was surely Jimmy Carter, whose projects ranged from building housing for the poor to battling to eradicate guinea-worm disease in Africa.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Andrew Chismer made this point on our pages this week in a smart Opinion piece on the unconscionable snarls on Halsted Street near the city’s new casino, to which many future customers will surely drive.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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At smaller hospitals like Winona Health, those savings can fill gaps left by Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, which often don’t cover the full cost of providing that care.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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The primary's stakes for the Indiana state Legislature − solidly red no matter what − were relatively low.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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One practical effect of that requirement was the protection of reliably Democratic-voting majority-minority districts, even in solidly red states where lawmakers could otherwise favor the GOP.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The president frequently attacks the former FBI director because of his role in investigating alleged ties between the president's 2016 campaign and Russia.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But there are few names that appear so frequently as that of Charles Gray.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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By the end of the seventeenth century, sassafras had become one of the primary exports of the early English colony of Jamestown, and the aromatic bark was harvested intensively for shipment to European markets.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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Armed with subpoenas, the Secret Service and other agencies are intensively focusing on what might have caused the suspect to book a room at the Washington Hilton, less than two miles north of the White House, on the night of the annual dinner.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The World Health Organization has repeatedly said the risk to the general public is currently considered low and is not calling the outbreak an epidemic.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The lightning-quick Maxey repeatedly got to the basket in the first half, but the Knicks continued to give him extra attention throughout his nearly 47 minutes of playing time.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 May 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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“Steadily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadily. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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