chronically

adverb

Definition of chronicallynext
as in repeatedly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronically
  1. repeatedly
  2. perpetually
  3. invariably
  4. constantly
  5. continually
  6. continuously
Adverb
  • The Food and Drug Administration has also repeatedly warned about the risks of drinking raw milk in general.
    Dani Blum, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The 55-year-old music mogul has repeatedly been denied bail since his arrest in September.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • The Denver death metal quartet rip through drone, prog rock, and ambient across the dense, riveting album, which is perpetually in transition.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The first crisp morning of the season sends your poor, perpetually cold loved one diving under the bedsheets, digging for the fuzzy socks, or fiddling with the thermostat when your back is turned.
    Adrienne So, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of perpetually
Adverb
  • Nothing kills the glamour of travel quite like realizing your favorite coat isn’t ready for the journey, to say nothing of hauling a suitcase full of clothes that invariably need refreshing and de-creasing on arrival.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
  • But hockey is a cyclical game, the offensive and defensive sides of the game are inextricably linked, and strong play on one side of the puck invariably leads to strong play on the other.
    Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of invariably
Adverb
  • Here’s who reimagined the character as a clever but underestimated woman Sept. 5, 2024 Bates has particularly relished the opportunity to play the double life of her character, who is constantly three steps ahead of those around her.
    Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Since processes are constantly evolving, automation needs to be agile enough to keep up with those changes.
    Alessio Alionco, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • Despite being continually criticized by former head coach Dennis Allen, Miller has received praise from interim head coach Darren Rizzi.
    Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The beauty choices of this press tour are continually giving.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • Passing the Torch The best way to keep YA content alive is by continuously looking for fresh voices to bring new perspectives to the genre, the development execs agree, as is exemplified by the Cruel Intentions reboot.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Rather than simply recycling materials, the future lies in continuously circulating resources, whether previously used or discarded.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuously
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