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 refinery has been repeatedly targeted by Ukraine which has been trying to take out parts of Russia’s oil infrastructure, which funds a significant chunk of the country's war economy.
    NBC News, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules: The US government is reviewing whether Elon Musk and SpaceX have repeatedly ignored disclosure protocols protecting state secrets, like withholding information related to meetings with foreign leaders.
    Makena Kelly, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • Fiercely protective, perpetually pushy, this Rose would do anything for her girls.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • His predatory lifestyle leaves him perpetually bloodied and battered.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of perpetually
Adverb
  • Needless to say, those allowed an appearance were invariably white.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The tiny taproom has a speakeasy feel and is invariably bustling with locals enjoying rare pours and the shuffleboard table.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of invariably
Adverb
  • Since processes are constantly evolving, automation needs to be agile enough to keep up with those changes.
    Alessio Alionco, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The Severance team is constantly negotiating with the rules of its sci-fi world.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • The beauty choices of this press tour are continually giving.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • And like the person who keeps rejoining the gym, companies must continuously recommit to data health.
    Sarah Elk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In a world where technology continuously blurs the lines between virtual and real, Verstappen is at the forefront of promoting sim racing as a credible platform that can launch careers in real-world racing.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuously
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