steadily

adverb

Definition of steadilynext
1
as in continuously

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2
as in surely

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Recent Examples of steadily This beautiful retrospective volume shows a poet developing steadily, from the graceful descriptions and encoded trauma of the poems from the 1990s through the loosening music and political engagement of the books of the last ten years. — Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 Sam Walton opened the first store in 1962 and Walmart has steadily grown to over 4,600 locations across the United States, employing about two million people, according to its website. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026 EVs have steadily accounted for somewhere between 5 and 6% of all new car sales throughout 2026, according to Edmunds. — Willa Rubin, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 Since opening its doors in 2006, Banesco has steadily expanded its geographic reach, enhanced its capabilities, and broadened its client base. — Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 There is Adnan, steadily and unhesitatingly marking up pages in ink, or scraping pigment onto canvases with a palette knife, creating simplified, color-rich forms drawn from nature and memory. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Swift was steadily losing altitude due to atmospheric drag, which was only magnified by an increase in solar activity over the past couple of years as the sun reached the peak of its 11-year cycle in 2024. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 This natural process splits water molecules and steadily produces pure hydrogen gas within the surrounding rock formations. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 For many years, Switzerland, with its population of 9 million people, has steadily increased its cooperation with NATO. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadily
  1. continuously
  2. surely
  3. often
  4. solidly
  5. frequently
  6. intensively
  7. repeatedly
  8. steadfastly
Adverb
  • As things currently stand, the rubber particles which are continuously shed by conventional tires are one of the main sources of microplastics pollution.
    — Ben Coxworth October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
  • New foundation models are introduced frequently, existing models are continuously updated and pricing structures often change as providers optimize performance, scale and market positioning.
    — Sudipto Dasgupta, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • Those who study these things say an export ban would surely backfire.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • When people say that Buenos Aires is the Paris of South America, surely the hotel that comes to mind is the Alvear.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • But even with 22 tracks to work with, the sound too often defaults to a similar muted backdrop, which blurs some of the less distinct songs together.
    — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The remote wilderness of Patagonia can so often feel inaccessible to the casual visitor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • The seat is ranked as solidly Democratic by Cook Political Report.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Women primarily look for feel-good underwear, the no-bra movement is still kicking and shapewear has entered the lingerie space solidly, while undergarments as ready-to-wear and boudoir dressing were all the rage this season.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of solidly
Adverb
  • Barbaro is strong as always, though — even if Mira speaks up frequently and seems unintimidated in the phallocentric environment — the actress could have been given more to do.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Gamblers who lose frequently are the bettors sportsbooks are most interested in, Matthew Gaskell, a British psychologist and expert on gambling addiction, said.
    — ProPublica, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Newsom, by contrast, may need to begin campaigning intensively after leaving office rather than wait for Harris’s decision.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The pork producers group has also intensively lobbied for legislation called the Save Our Bacon Act, which would overturn the state laws.
    — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of intensively
Adverb
  • Republicans have expressed growing pessimism about their chances in the election, which will determine control of Congress, as the president has repeatedly dismissed concerns about high costs and gas prices as his unpopular war in Iran drags on.
    — MICHELLE L. PRICE, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Lead prosecutor Charlotte Draycott told jurors on Friday that the model and influencer was struck repeatedly in the head with a hammer inside a car driven by her former brother-in-law, with her ex-husband also inside.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • The challenge itself is the one place that Survivor steadfastly refuses to innovate.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • So are his bandmates, who have steadfastly supported his solo work even when their own label was lukewarm on it.
    — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Steadily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadily. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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