1
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner
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2
as in anyway
whatever else is done or is the case
you can always take a cab if the buses aren't running
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3
as in forever
for all time
I will love you always
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Recent Examples of always
Color is almost always a strong suit of OLEDs, and the S95F is definitely proof of that.
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PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Wolfhard has moved out on his own a few times, but has always found his way back to his family.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
His defending and mobility will always be his calling card.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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
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PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Wolfhard has moved out on his own a few times, but has always found his way back to his family.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
His defending and mobility will always be his calling card.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
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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Finding another generational full-back with a unique skill set would feel impossible anyway and in what seems a limited market, Liverpool have an even tougher job on their hands.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ariana Grande doesn’t need to release a brand new album – not a full one, anyway – to score another hit.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The children whose lives were changed forever by the bombing were different ages with various backgrounds.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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But the facility wasn’t up to snuff for NASCAR to return in 2014 — a product of the facility getting worse with time — and at that point, the racing seemed forever lost.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There’s a sensor dry feature that continually monitors temperature and moisture to determine the appropriate drying time.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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While the vacuum industry has continued to develop over the years, including robot helpers and beyond, cordless vacuums are continually getting better and more convenient to use thanks to slimmer, more streamlined bodies and wider capabilities like mopping dual features.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Permanent Dyes Unlike temporary dyes, these permanently alter your hair structure in order to change the color.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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The monkeys have since been permanently housed at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, alongside two other baby spider monkeys, named Frankee and Bucees, who were seized in a separate Southwest border smuggling case, prosecutors aid.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
21 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
Adverb
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His process usually begins the same way: examining the release language tucked near the end of the agreement, where the list of parties shielded from liability appears.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Reynolds, who moonlights as co-owner of Welsh soccer club Wrexham A.F.C., turned up alongside super-creator Taylor Sheridan (whose own athletics usually involve cattle), NBA investor Mark Cuban and former Obama commerce secretary Penny Prtizker.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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To investigate the most difficult cases, often ones that have gone unsolved for decades, and take an audience along for the ride for the improbable victories and inevitable failures?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Despite its growth, DeFi carries substantial risks around smart contract vulnerabilities, regulatory uncertainty, and often volatile returns.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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