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as in constantly
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as in steadily
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Recent Examples of continuously
Instead of continuously sending full EEG signals, the system randomly undersamples the brainwave data.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Their prolific flowers in reds, pinks, orange and white grow in a compact, mounding habit and bloom continuously without deadheading.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Unlike traditional blogs, liveblog entries are typically very short—often three or four lines—and updated continuously during the course of an event.
—Daniel Jackson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The research describes soleus push-ups as sustained contractions rather than individual repetitions, suggesting the movement should be performed continuously over time.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Their prolific flowers in reds, pinks, orange and white grow in a compact, mounding habit and bloom continuously without deadheading.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Unlike traditional blogs, liveblog entries are typically very short—often three or four lines—and updated continuously during the course of an event.
—Daniel Jackson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The research describes soleus push-ups as sustained contractions rather than individual repetitions, suggesting the movement should be performed continuously over time.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously
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The transponders can provide air traffic controllers with more precise information about the vehicles and their locations by constantly sending signals to the control tower.—
Bruce Shipkowski,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Having a horny landlady who won’t stop hitting on your boyfriend constantly isn’t the end of the world.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Today, more than 15% of students nationwide qualify for special education, almost 8 million kids, a number that has risen steadily since the law was passed in 1975.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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Like many distilleries, it was closed for a period of time, but has been making whisky steadily since the 1990s.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Daily micro-habits that prevent buildup The most effective bathroom routines are the smallest ones — quick gestures done consistently rather than scrubbing sessions done occasionally.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Lonestar state has consistently completed with Florida for producing the most NFL talent.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Researchers from the University of Bristol in England and the University at Buffalo in New York found that people actively trying to suppress food cravings were more likely to spend time watching indulgent food content online — yet ended up eating less of it afterward.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Virgin Mary’s edges moved incessantly.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Money was counted daily, spoken of incessantly, felt in its paucity like a ghost in each room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ballmer steadfastly denies arranging the deal between Aspiration and Leonard, who by all accounts performed no duties for Aspiration.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ellerup, who divorced Heuermann after his arrest in 2023, steadfastly defended her ex-husband’s innocence during those earlier episodes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Finn rode the Green Line endlessly to get to clubs.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For context, Fishback has a smaller campaign war chest than any other major candidate, has been in the race for fewer than six months, and has been endlessly attacked by other major candidates, including Jolly.—
Thomas C. Shank,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The vines grow vigorously in full sun and can reach 10 feet in length.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday ordered the IDF to vigorously attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, according to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuously. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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