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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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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
Its spiritual predecessor was the original BMW 2002, small and compact, but which always begged for more horsepower.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024
The brand is always near the top of our rice cooker testing, and many staffers in the test kitchen swear by them.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
This foldable pouch can hold 100 wipes, five diapers, and accessories like diaper rash cream, so you're always prepped for a blowout.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
MacKinnon is the league’s best player, a hockey robot, who has always been more concerned about winning than feelings.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
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Cato and his band were onstage almost constantly, backing the performances and ensuring maximum good vibes.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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His constantly evolving live performances have captured the hearts of a diverse fan base.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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Life is a random, crazy, spinning, dipping, twisting and thrilling roller coaster anyway.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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But Evans ran on partisan lines anyway, playing up his Republican affiliation and appealing to the MAGA faction of Arizona's electorate.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Despite the difficulties, I’m filled with gratitude for the learning experience and forever grateful for all of the memories.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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The stepmom of two described it as one of her most cherished memories and will remain engraved in her mind forever.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Global initiatives stepping in to ensure data integrity and accessibility include: CERN: The European research organization manages over 420 petabytes of scientific data and continually enhances its preservation systems, offering a model for robust data management.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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China has continually surprised the United States and its allies with unexpected military maneuvers and new weapons systems.Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Social Security Disability Insurance benefits people with physical and mental conditions that are severe enough to permanently keep them from working.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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He was hired as a temporary replacement on Next Generation for Herman F. Zimmerman, who had left to work on Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), but got to keep the job permanently when Zimmerman decided not to return.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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The odds are that while scanning the Internet for content to pattern match on, invariably content associated with the popular topic would have been encountered.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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There’s the uniform for one thing, which changes with the seasons and weather and varies from park to park, but is invariably best worn ironed with the shirt tucked in.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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As a small country with many ill-wishers, surrounded by militias that clamor for its destruction, Israel often feels itself under siege and classifies any action against it as an unforgivable betrayal.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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