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as in constantly
many times
grew up in a time when children were continually being told to mind their manners
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as in always
on every relevant occasion
the computer program continually updates the file with new information
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Recent Examples of continually
But despite those efforts, homicide rates have remained high throughout the past five years, with record spikes in 2020 and 2023, which is why local government and nonprofits are continually evaluating different ways to reduce violence.
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Pj Green
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
But to soap heads, nothing compares to Victor Newman, one of the longest-running characters continually played by the same actor in TV history.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 July 2025
Alexander views Douglass’ speech as prophetic, revealing how racial oppression continually evolves into new forms and structures.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
President Donald Trump has continually bashed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for not lowering rates.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 July 2025
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Pj Green
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
But to soap heads, nothing compares to Victor Newman, one of the longest-running characters continually played by the same actor in TV history.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 July 2025
Alexander views Douglass’ speech as prophetic, revealing how racial oppression continually evolves into new forms and structures.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
President Donald Trump has continually bashed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for not lowering rates.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
Adverb
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But critics say many of the cans are new or only a few years old because customers are constantly replacing old cans with new ones.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Jokes are flying as the two get into character as the will-they-won't-they couple that's constantly butting heads on the series.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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In spite of close cultural and business ties between the two countries, cooperation between has not always been straightforward due to different financing systems and legislation.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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At baseball, there is always a cheap seat somewhere.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Limited Warning Time and Rapid Onset Many of the flash floods happened very quickly, often within minutes of rainfall intensifying.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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In a world that often demands endurance but not reflection, what does true wellness look like for Black men?—
Essence,
Essence,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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These four habits show up repeatedly among professionals who build profitable side businesses: Pick one thing and nail it.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Weekly hourly averages showed that emissions detected from Nestor have repeatedly exceeded the federal standard of 1.4 ppb since the week of Oct. 6, 2024, when the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District began collecting data.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Everyone speaks in the highest terms of Dr. Wallace and the other officers of the Asylum, as invariably kind and humane towards these unfortunates.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
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The move presents the company as being ahead of the AI curve and invariably grabs the attention of people who matter.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
Adverb
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Too frequently, it’s viewed as a stewardship function—responsible for overseeing operations, approving leases and tracking financials.—
Aurele Gouy,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Trump administration officials have frequently spoken about the efforts to target student protesters for visa revocations.—
Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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