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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As technology evolves, professionals must adapt by continuously upskilling to stay competitive.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Under the initial plan, the ID would be required for boarding flights in the U.S and entering some federal facilities by 2008, but that deadline has been continuously extended amid opposition from states.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
There wasn’t much space on the ice, yet Guentzel continuously was able to find scoring chances.
—Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight
A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Under the initial plan, the ID would be required for boarding flights in the U.S and entering some federal facilities by 2008, but that deadline has been continuously extended amid opposition from states.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
There wasn’t much space on the ice, yet Guentzel continuously was able to find scoring chances.
—Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight
A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for continuously
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“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuously. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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