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
That gives a sense of the long, lonely and often stressful stretches of the Vendée Globe, considered the most grueling, nonstop, single-handed race in sailing history.
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George Allen, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
After a week of nonstop eating, my mom and I were almost too stuffed to eat on our flight home, but that would have been a mistake.
—Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Alaska Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport this summer, Sacramento airport officials said in a Monday news release.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
The confidence-seeker on a budget can make do with access to a nonstop stream of inspirational confidence content on social media for free.
—Rachel Sugar, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
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George Allen, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
After a week of nonstop eating, my mom and I were almost too stuffed to eat on our flight home, but that would have been a mistake.
—Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Alaska Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport this summer, Sacramento airport officials said in a Monday news release.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
The confidence-seeker on a budget can make do with access to a nonstop stream of inspirational confidence content on social media for free.
—Rachel Sugar, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstop
Adjective
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Throughout his first term from 2017 to 2021, Trump faced continuous criticism for his frequent golf trips.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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With Soderbergh operating the camera in continuous takes to create the perspective of the spirit, Sullivan admits that the unconventional camera setup put him through his paces at first.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Fans, as usual, suffer from the delusion that someone else should pay for their football club and subsidise its continual losses.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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These medications can take a few days to work and their strongest effects usually kick in after one to two weeks of continual use.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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According to a pricing culture analysis, the extended forecast for Orlando shows continued rain chances with a high of 51°F, low of 48°F, with a 70 percent chance of rain on Wednesday and a high of 52°F, with a 50 percent chance of precipitation on Thursday.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Clear, consistent communication with all stakeholders—including the public—will be critical to avoiding skepticism and ensuring continued support.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The advertisements become incessant and impossible to avoid, while the betting companies do nothing to prevent people from spiralling out of control.—
Jon Greenberg,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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First come flashbacks, then an incessant ringing in his ear.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
23 Jan. 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
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What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
26 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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According to a December estimate listed by Indian business newspaper The Financial Express, the railway needs about 3,000 coaches and approximately 500 engines to run uninterrupted train service on all its routes.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Jan. 2025
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Located just above the right lens, the user must slightly glance upward to view information, keeping the main field of vision clear for an uninterrupted experience.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Nonstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstop. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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