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 Deflecting attacks steadily depletes a posture meter underneath the enemy's health bar. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026 Overall, enrollment in traditional public schools in Miami has declined steadily for decades, but in recent years, the issue has become so pronounced that the school district has had to close and consolidate schools. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 Analysts note that following SpaceX's record-breaking IPO last month, investor interest in commercial spaceflight and the broader space sector has risen steadily. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Protectionist pressures rose steadily, culminating in the Plaza Accord of 1985, in which the world’s major economies agreed to appreciate the yen and the deutsche mark against the dollar in an effort to reduce trade imbalances. — Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026 Since Anthropic first introduced MCP in 2024, mentions of the term on corporate earnings calls among businesses globally have steadily gone up every quarter, according to data from AlphaSense. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Slayton in fairness is coming off double hernia surgery, so he was steadily ramped up early in training camp. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Over the years, Dolly Parton steadily transformed into a mythical figure. — Ethan Beck, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026 The cost of travel insurance has been rising steadily, as have travel costs in general. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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 continuously rising prices are putting financial strain on Pennsylvanians, a new report tries to calculate how much people need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Geothermal moves beyond natural limits The ability to generate electricity continuously is one of geothermal power’s main advantages over weather-dependent renewable sources.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • Future events will always weigh heavy on any prequel, but surely stories have a responsibility to better acknowledge that viewers know what's coming.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Whoever winds up playing Parton on Broadway surely has some enormous rhinestone boots to fill.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Our first feature profile this week focuses on Cristiano Ronaldo, often referred to simply as CR7.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One of her biggest gripes is how often the beauty industry flogs acidic products to control oil production when women are experiencing hormonal imbalance.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • For the first time in several years, local Democrats don’t fear the backlash of coming out as a Democrat in a solidly red county, said John Barry, the chair of the Jack County Democratic Party.
    — Eleanor Dearman Updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Colorado is a state with a widely varied electorate that's becomes more solidly Democratic in recent decades, but which still holds a strong conservative and libertarian streak.
    — Joanna Ossinger, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of solidly
Adverb
  • From the late 1990s on, Parton recognized that her hitmaking days were behind her, and frequently returned to songs and sounds associated with the pleasures and hardships of her mountain youth.
    — Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The house has always been a staple of the neighborhood, frequently hosting parties and welcoming all during the neighborhood’s annual winter house tours.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Owning several cars, intensively studying both the new and used car markets and testing so many vehicles has taught me a lot about what makes a great automobile.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The team tested intensively with real drivers in multiple countries.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensively
Adverb
  • The attack comes as Russia has sharply intensified its air campaign in recent days, with air raid sirens sounding repeatedly across Kyiv and explosions and the rumble of air defenses punctuating the city throughout the day.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The states presented evidence that senior executives at Meta, intent on maximizing their company’s growth, had repeatedly set aside concerns about what its products were doing to its youngest users.
    — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • King steadfastly defended the district at the June hearing, responding to multiple committee questions by stating that CPS’ guidelines comply with Illinois law and highlighting its commitment to equity.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But the Writers Guild of America and Teamsters have steadfastly opposed the merger, warning about its potential impact on working writers and film crews.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Steadily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadily. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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