steadily

adverb

Definition of steadilynext
1
as in continuously

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2
as in surely

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadily
  1. continuously
  2. surely
  3. frequently
  4. often
  5. repeatedly
  6. regularly
  7. usually
  8. intently
Adverb
  • This includes looking for new scam compounds globally and continuously disrupting their operations, Meta said.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • That Black artists are expected to conform and continuously subject themselves to such hostile environments under the guise of participating in community is wholly unfair.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • The chance to win some viral fame or even just positive online attention is surely part of it, but those returns are diminishing.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
  • If there’s a property to whet buyers’ appetites, this is surely it.
    Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Brightline rail service as an alternative to clogged roads and frequently delayed flights.
    Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Sure, there are other precautions that can help protect you from flu viruses—frequently washing your hands and masking up, to name a few—but the flu shot is one tool that should definitely be at the top of your list.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Musk hyped up Dogecoin, a meme cryptocurrency often associated with the tech billionaire, on X in the hours surrounding Trump's statement.
    Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • What Is The Sandwich Generation? Historically, the term sandwich generation has applied to children (often female) who are caring for both their aging parent(s) and their children simultaneously, as if caring for an elderly parent or raising a child isn’t stressful enough.
    David Rae, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of often
Adverb
  • Trump repeatedly attacked Powell during his first term as president for raising the Fed's key rate in 2017 and 2018.
    Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • From the day of her arrival in London, the fashion-conscious princess was repeatedly presented with bouquet holders by wives of officials, regularly reported by the press.
    Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • The court was told that the woman, who admitted four counts of child cruelty last month, hid the infant from her partner, who regularly stayed at the family home, as well as her other children.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Experienced traders might regularly bet at these moments, knowing that the team's fundamental strength remains unchanged over the long run.
    Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of regularly
Adverb
  • Interestingly, apart from the college meets, which are usually held in a 25-yard pool, the swimmer is also set to showcase her skills at the 2024 World Short Course championships, which are held in a 25-meter pool.
    Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • However, this does usually result in a higher premium. Safety Precautions For Dryer Use There are more safety precautions to be done than cleaning out your lint trap.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of usually
Adverb
  • Focus intently on articulating your professional strengths, demonstrating your inherent potential and conveying your commitment to continuous learning.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • One picture showed Lake listening intently to Musk speaking with Vivek Ramaswamy, the other person co-leading the advisory panel, at their side.
    Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of intently
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