as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the two sides took part in nonstop negotiations in an eleventh-hour attempt to avert a strike
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Recent Examples of nonstop
Throw in the 2022 season, in which the Sox were picked by some to win the World Series but finished 81-81 under managers Tony La Russa and Miguel Cairo, and that’s four consecutive years of nonstop misery.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Flights allowed: Only nonstop flights under UM policy.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Canadian airline Porter Airlines will end its nonstop flight to Toronto this week after just six months as Canadian tourism to the U.S. has fallen after continued threats to its sovereignty, and substantial tariffs, from the Trump administration.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Tales of ballooning costs, nonstop rewrites, off-screen indulgence and on-set clashes swirled around the production, becoming the stuff of Hollywood lore.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Flights allowed: Only nonstop flights under UM policy.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Canadian airline Porter Airlines will end its nonstop flight to Toronto this week after just six months as Canadian tourism to the U.S. has fallen after continued threats to its sovereignty, and substantial tariffs, from the Trump administration.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Tales of ballooning costs, nonstop rewrites, off-screen indulgence and on-set clashes swirled around the production, becoming the stuff of Hollywood lore.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstop
Adjective
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However, the evolving landscape poses new challenges that demand continuous adaptation.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Aside from the Yukon 1000, it’s considered the longest kayak and canoe marathon in the world, in which paddlers must travel along the Missouri River for four continuous days.—
Ramal Nasim
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Throughout all conversations, there needs to be a continual and jarring reminder that the AI is just a machine.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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As inflation climbs, continual setbacks to DEI-advancement and the crumbling employment landscape, Blount’s skepticism is unsurprising.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Asked the 3 keys to its continued success, Wayland replies: 1) Creating a community in each café, 2) Streamlining finances to ensure profitability, 3) Creating a positive culture where employees want to work.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Much of the increase has been earmarked for public safety, specifically for police and fire, amid continued growth, officials said.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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In an era of incessant image production and reproduction, how does cultural relevance emerge?—
Ana María Caballero,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The incessant drumline from CFB25 has been replaced by bands playing real songs and fight songs, making daily returns to the game much more enjoyable.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The center aims to provide student-parents with uninterrupted time for a variety of purposes, addressing a historically underserved population.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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Rising tariff concerns have led to the end of the era of easy money and uninterrupted growth.—
Drew O’Connor,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Nonstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstop. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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