continuously
adverb
con·tin·u·ous·ly
kən-ˈtin-yü-əs-lē 
: in a continuous manner : without interruption
a business that has been operating continuously for more than 50 years
a monitoring system that runs continuously
one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
The pressure was building slowly and continuously for several hours.
Editors are continuously updating the dictionary.
Sauté slowly, about 5 minutes, stirring continuously.—
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By continuously evaluating first-party data, media quality insights and cost variables, AI can make real-time decisions that drive better business KPIs.
—Dan Slivjanovski, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Today, the company prides itself on continuously adding to their menu with interesting doughnut variations and collaborations.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 15 July 2025
Has also done considerable community service work and is described as continuously giving back to the community with more than 180 hours of community helping local veterans and veteran organizations.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
This temporary pause is set to expire by August 12, but both countries have continuously accused the other of violating the terms of the truce.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Dan Slivjanovski, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Today, the company prides itself on continuously adding to their menu with interesting doughnut variations and collaborations.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 15 July 2025
Has also done considerable community service work and is described as continuously giving back to the community with more than 180 hours of community helping local veterans and veteran organizations.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
This temporary pause is set to expire by August 12, but both countries have continuously accused the other of violating the terms of the truce.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuously. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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