1
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner
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2
as in anyway
whatever else is done or is the case
you can always take a cab if the buses aren't running
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3
as in forever
for all time
I will love you always
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Recent Examples of always
Menus change daily, but a separate list of staple meals (your burgers and fish and chips, etc.) is always available.
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Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
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Since homemade chocolate chip cookies are not always in the cards, keeping this cookie dough from Member's Mark in your fridge or freezer is the next best solution.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Since May 2024, Jupiter has expanded your zone of career, legacy, and leadership, reminding you that success isn’t always about control or perfection.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025
Balancing family and business is often framed as an impossible juggling act—one where something always has to give.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Member's Mark Jumbo Gourmet Chocolate Chip and Chunk Cookie Dough
Since homemade chocolate chip cookies are not always in the cards, keeping this cookie dough from Member's Mark in your fridge or freezer is the next best solution.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Since May 2024, Jupiter has expanded your zone of career, legacy, and leadership, reminding you that success isn’t always about control or perfection.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025
Balancing family and business is often framed as an impossible juggling act—one where something always has to give.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
Adverb
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The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The spokesperson also noted that visa applicants may continue to submit applications and that consular sections are constantly adjusting their schedules to allow for sufficient time to fully vet the cases before them.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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But for reasons not known, the card producer still included the Wagner card in some – but not all – printings of the series anyway.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2025
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That’s more the wheelhouse, anyway, of Taylor Swift fans.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Since finding her forever home in Buckingham Palace, Orla has tagged along to several family events, from joining Kate to watch Prince William play in the Royal Charity Polo Cup in July 2022 and making a cameo in Princess Charlotte's 8th birthday portraits.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Dog Overlooked At Adoption Event Gets Happy Ending By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A dog that was recently overlooked at a Kentucky adoption event has found her forever home.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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The research comes at a time where data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is showing the cost of living to be continually outpacing earnings, leaving many Americans struggling to make ends meet.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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Michels’s priorities as a council member are economic development, infrastructure improvements, the maintenance and safety of parks, and continually improving his ability to serve the community.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
Adverb
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The doll was originally on display at the Warrens’ Occult Museum, which permanently closed to the public in 2019 after Lorraine Warren, one of the original owners, died, according to Atlas Obscura.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Europe stands to benefit, too: a successful deal could help shift the geopolitical balance in the South Caucasus permanently away from Russia.—
Zaur Shiriyev,
Foreign Affairs,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Lots of business and invariably underpinned by Villa being mindful of PSR.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Some tennis players resort to taking photos of ball marks No matter the form of officiating, there invariably are times when athletes — perhaps eyesight or faith strained by heat-of-the-moment tension and an eagerness to be correct — just won’t agree with a call.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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But others, usually in more politically sensitive fields, flagged employee welfare concerns.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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In comparison, an NHL combine performance does not usually influence when a player is selected.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Compared to other vacations, cruises are relatively long and expensive and involve many more moving parts — from getting to the departure point to your stay onboard to visiting multiple ports of call (often in foreign countries).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Wins at any Grand Slam count for a lot, but Shelton said at Roland Garros there is something else on the line for this group, who often get classified as athletes with big power but lower tennis IQ.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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