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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as in forever
for all time
I will love you always
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Recent Examples of always
There are always challenges, but this certainly seems to be the perfect time to invest in the long-term future of the aerospace industry, particularly in Connecticut.
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Yogi Tharanibalan, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
And just like Dorothy and her ruby slippers, the path to this place of ease always lurked inside him.
—Janine Schaults, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
No matter how firm our beauty boundaries may be, a product will always come around and test them.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 3 June 2025
My house never looks like that and my stomach certainly isn’t that flat and why do recipes always take 20 minutes longer than described?
—Audrey Ingram, People.com, 3 June 2025
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Yogi Tharanibalan, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
And just like Dorothy and her ruby slippers, the path to this place of ease always lurked inside him.
—Janine Schaults, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
No matter how firm our beauty boundaries may be, a product will always come around and test them.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 3 June 2025
My house never looks like that and my stomach certainly isn’t that flat and why do recipes always take 20 minutes longer than described?
—Audrey Ingram, People.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
Adverb
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The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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As enthusiasts on all things sleep, AD editors are constantly testing all the must-haves to complete a bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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That was the plan, anyway; Super Heavy didn't quite make it that far.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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This could fall on deaf ears, and the voters nominate Pascal anyway.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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While this might be her first building project in the UK, as well as outside of Bangladesh , according to Tabassum, her familiarity with constructing for the present, rather than forever, is what made the project less daunting.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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But for many, the psychological bond with the ocean had been forever broken.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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With expectations continually rising, now is a good time for CEOs not only to review organizational performance metrics but also to conduct a self-audit.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Plus, continually eating small amounts of food can be less satisfying than eating a large amount of food all at once.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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The doll was originally on display at the Warrens’ Occult Museum, which permanently closed to the public in 2019 after Lorraine Warren, one of the original owners, died, according to Atlas Obscura.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Europe stands to benefit, too: a successful deal could help shift the geopolitical balance in the South Caucasus permanently away from Russia.—
Zaur Shiriyev,
Foreign Affairs,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Lots of business and invariably underpinned by Villa being mindful of PSR.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Some tennis players resort to taking photos of ball marks No matter the form of officiating, there invariably are times when athletes — perhaps eyesight or faith strained by heat-of-the-moment tension and an eagerness to be correct — just won’t agree with a call.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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But others, usually in more politically sensitive fields, flagged employee welfare concerns.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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In comparison, an NHL combine performance does not usually influence when a player is selected.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Williams will often tell her stories of those two storms to warn Central Florida residents — even those who have lived in the region for decades — that a hurricane’s rains are just as dangerous as its winds.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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While executives often attend online events, actors tend to network through in-person classes and on-set experiences.—
Stacey Stratton,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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