steadily

adverb

Definition of steadilynext
1
as in continuously

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2
as in surely

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadily
  1. continuously
  2. surely
  3. frequently
  4. often
  5. repeatedly
  6. regularly
  7. usually
  8. intently
Adverb
  • This includes looking for new scam compounds globally and continuously disrupting their operations, Meta said.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • That Black artists are expected to conform and continuously subject themselves to such hostile environments under the guise of participating in community is wholly unfair.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • The chance to win some viral fame or even just positive online attention is surely part of it, but those returns are diminishing.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
  • If there’s a property to whet buyers’ appetites, this is surely it.
    Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Brightline rail service as an alternative to clogged roads and frequently delayed flights.
    Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Rubio frequently campaigned for Trump and was said to be in the running to be his vice presidential pick.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • 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
  • What Is The Sandwich Generation? Historically, the term sandwich generation has applied to children (often female) who are caring for both their aging parent(s) and their children simultaneously, as if caring for an elderly parent or raising a child isn’t stressful enough.
    David Rae, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of often
Adverb
  • Trump repeatedly attacked Powell during his first term as president for raising the Fed's key rate in 2017 and 2018.
    Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • From the day of her arrival in London, the fashion-conscious princess was repeatedly presented with bouquet holders by wives of officials, regularly reported by the press.
    Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • The court was told that the woman, who admitted four counts of child cruelty last month, hid the infant from her partner, who regularly stayed at the family home, as well as her other children.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Check back regularly for the latest developments to avoid surprises on your journey.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of regularly
Adverb
  • Small, asymptomatic fibromas usually don't require treatment.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of usually
Adverb
  • Washington should work intently to cooperate with Beijing to tame rivalry and advance joint efforts to tackle global challenges.
    Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Baker seemed skeptical and confused by Republicans’ argument during Tuesday’s hearing, intently questioning lawyers for the RNC about their primary claim.
    Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of intently
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