as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
she incessantly made the same suggestion for a Roman theme whenever anyone mentioned holding a party
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Recent Examples of incessantly
This year, Payton’s spoken incessantly about adding a multi-talented weapon (think Alvin Kamara or Taysom Hill).
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Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The baby cried incessantly, refusing to latch or nurse because Shauna, weakened by starvation, was unable to produce enough milk to nourish him.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Russia has incessantly targeted Ukraine’s energy grid and attacked population centers near the frontlines using Iskander missiles and Shahed drones.
—Raphael S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
Perhaps the incessantly farcical campaigns of Manchester United and Spurs, who sit just above them in the table, have taken the focus away.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The baby cried incessantly, refusing to latch or nurse because Shauna, weakened by starvation, was unable to produce enough milk to nourish him.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Russia has incessantly targeted Ukraine’s energy grid and attacked population centers near the frontlines using Iskander missiles and Shahed drones.
—Raphael S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
Perhaps the incessantly farcical campaigns of Manchester United and Spurs, who sit just above them in the table, have taken the focus away.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incessantly
Adverb
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Since the launch of Billboard Arabia in 2023, Manal has been a recurring presence—an artist whose work constantly challenges norms and celebrates female empowerment.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Just leave your inability to suspend biblical amounts of disbelief at the door, and prepare to experience the absolute bone-chilling horror that is a constantly pinging smartphone.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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These may not always provide accurate heart rate and step count measurements.56 The metric could also be influenced by outside factors that vary from person to person, Greene said.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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In a city that’s always moving, always evolving, Broadway remains a steadfast symbol of New York’s soul.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Before Wagner's hiring, Kimberly's primary storyline was pining after and continually being disappointed by Thomas Calabro's Michael Mancini.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Players in the marquee sports will keep getting richer and richer NIL deals, whether from their school, a collective, or both, because salaries continually skyrocket in every pro sport.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But after decades of wrestling with the issue he’s concluded that spending controls are unworkable, as loopholes invariably open.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
6 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, the show’s standout episodes and sequences are invariably the ones that really stand alone.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Incessantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incessantly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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