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as in continuously
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as in surely
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Recent Examples of steadily
Since then, adoption has steadily scaled, with 39 cities across 20 provincial-level regions rolling out more than 80 policy measures to support methanol vehicle deployment.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Adult conversions to Catholicism had been falling steadily since the early 2000s, according to data compiled by Georgetown University.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
China hasn't ruled out the use of force and has stepped up its military exercises around Taiwan, sending warships and fighter jets closer toward the island and steadily poaching Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.
—Huizhong Wu, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
The social epicenter of a steadily growing bedroom community, those handful of blocks are where residents flock for farmers markets, tree-lighting ceremonies and summer concerts.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
Gasoline prices rose steadily until the combined three-cent decline the last two days.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
As the product grows and audience steadily increases, the ideas and brainstorming continues for how to further increase the audience experience in a way that would not be possible in the fall.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
China hasn't ruled out the use of force and has stepped up its military exercises around Taiwan, sending warships and fighter jets closer toward the island and steadily poaching Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic allies.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
With each additional day of intensive, unsuccessful treatment, her risk of a serious complication was rising while her chances of survival were ticking steadily down.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Adult conversions to Catholicism had been falling steadily since the early 2000s, according to data compiled by Georgetown University.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
China hasn't ruled out the use of force and has stepped up its military exercises around Taiwan, sending warships and fighter jets closer toward the island and steadily poaching Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.
—Huizhong Wu, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
The social epicenter of a steadily growing bedroom community, those handful of blocks are where residents flock for farmers markets, tree-lighting ceremonies and summer concerts.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
Gasoline prices rose steadily until the combined three-cent decline the last two days.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
As the product grows and audience steadily increases, the ideas and brainstorming continues for how to further increase the audience experience in a way that would not be possible in the fall.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
China hasn't ruled out the use of force and has stepped up its military exercises around Taiwan, sending warships and fighter jets closer toward the island and steadily poaching Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic allies.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
With each additional day of intensive, unsuccessful treatment, her risk of a serious complication was rising while her chances of survival were ticking steadily down.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadily
Adverb
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Maryland’s State House, which is the oldest continuously operating legislative building in the country, where General George Washington resigned his commission as head of the Continental Army, is a place defined by moments that shape the future.—
Lester Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The scrutiny of fame has always been dehumanizing, though the ubiquity of the modern-day comment section has surely accelerated and exaggerated its cruelty.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Raven Johnson, point guard, South Carolina Johnson doesn’t necessarily fit the mold of what Golden State does offensively, but with a need at backup point guard, the Valkyries could surely use the defensive tenacity Johnson brings.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Benue has been a hot spot for armed violence in Nigeria's northern region where armed gangs often target remote villagers and travelers with violent killings and kidnapping for ransom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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For more quotidian looks, the Queen often utilized the visual power of color.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Newsom has acknowledged fears within the party that those candidates could split the vote, opening a path for a Republican to hold the top office in one of the nation’s most solidly Democratic states.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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After a red-hot start to the season — 8-0-2 and solidly in the rookie of the year conversation — Wallstedt has cooled off a bit but showed in Nashville an ability to stay poised in the face of a high shot volume in the first two periods.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Craig says he's disturbed by how frequently these teen takeovers are happening with teens still being in school and is calling on police to take a more proactive approach.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tennessee used him frequently on deep crossers and vertical routes, where his stride length and tracking ability popped.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps 20 or more people work intensively with little direction.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Police say video from the scene shows Portugues getting into her car, turning around on the dead-end street, and repeatedly driving toward the worker in an apparent attempt to hit her.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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While the major offices are all using Tyler’s system to generate bills, a final launch has been delayed repeatedly as new fixes for refunds and handling of overdue payments often uncover fresh and unexpected problems to solve.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But Powell played a critical role at a vulnerable time for America’s central bank, steadfastly protecting its independence, enforcing accountability,brushing aside insults and continuing to work with the administration to avert crisis.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, though, Stammen will steadfastly make sure his players are rested.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Steadily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadily. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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