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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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
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Sai was a victim of her super aggressive gameplay that left other players constantly on edge.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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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
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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
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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In some cases people in the same family or group who crossed the border together ended up getting different documents, which means that those who got parole have a much easier time finding a way to permanently stay in the United States.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Contrary to popular myths, studies suggest marijuana may have neuroprotective properties, while alcohol is known to permanently damage brain cells.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
21 Mar. 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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But the rest had authentic-sounding clicks, whistles and burst pulses—rapid sequences of clicks that dolphins often utter during fighting and other close-proximity behavior.—
Melissa Hobson,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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The statement suggests that the patient’s liver enzymes were elevated, which often indicates damage to cells in the organ and is an issue that has been linked to some other obesity drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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