1
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
there has been ceaseless rain for three days
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as in endless
lasting forever
promised her ceaseless happiness if she would only marry him
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Recent Examples of ceaseless
Between ceaseless injuries and fluctuating personnel, how can any team find success in these conditions?
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
There’s a beauty and a purity to the women’s game at its highest level, which is where UConn breathes, thanks to the ceaseless demands of Auriemma.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
However, despite these ceaseless efforts, only one House bill has advanced out of committee in either chamber—and that legislation ultimately fell well short of passing the House.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Respected for his hungry mind and his ceaseless experimentation—but perhaps never fully given his due—Whitten is the subject of his first comprehensive retrospective, opening March 23 at the Museum of Modern Art.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
There’s a beauty and a purity to the women’s game at its highest level, which is where UConn breathes, thanks to the ceaseless demands of Auriemma.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
However, despite these ceaseless efforts, only one House bill has advanced out of committee in either chamber—and that legislation ultimately fell well short of passing the House.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Respected for his hungry mind and his ceaseless experimentation—but perhaps never fully given his due—Whitten is the subject of his first comprehensive retrospective, opening March 23 at the Museum of Modern Art.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceaseless
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Asawa is best known for creating a continuous form within a form, but there are a variety of bulbs, gourd-like shapes and spirals.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Microsoft exemplifies this approach through continuous investment in global data centers, quantum computing research, and advanced cloud architecture—even when Wall Street analysts pressured for higher short-term returns.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Imagine the intricacies of being highly successful across multiple arenas, from business to philanthropy, yet struggling to carve out time to sift through endless ‘dating pools’ in search of that one ‘rare gem’—the person who truly fits into their unique, multifaceted life.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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In the meantime, the endless questions about Chelsea’s lack of a front-of-shirt sponsor will go away, if only for a little while.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Texas boasts one of the United States' oldest wineries in continual operation: Val Verde Winery near the Mexican border, which has been in operation since 1883.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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With oversight from the General Manager and Beverage Director, the Bar Manager oversees all day-to-day beverage functions & operations including marketing initiatives, staff scheduling, training and execution, cost control and driving top line revenue as continual focus.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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The eternal language of euphemism—swords and lightning—had begun its work, displacing the reality of bullets breaking bodies.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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It’s not designed to disrupt trends but remain a ‘classic’ outside of them with some eternal rock ‘n’ roll edge.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This not only ensures continued alignment with business goals but also helps organizations adapt as new opportunities emerge.—
Mike Britton,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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So that’s a continued positive, for sure.’’ Landeskog played 14:37 on Saturday night.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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But the new deal will give UA full rights to the franchise, which dates back to the 1986 feature about immortal warriors starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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The original Highlander, in 1986, starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery and portrayed the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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Such evidence could support the view that incessant loud noise amounts to torture or cruel treatment towards cetaceans, in turn galvanizing support for a new right to be free from such harm.—
David Gruber,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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There was a soothing quality to the incessant repetition, which had previously been a source of irritation and boredom.—
Geoff Dyer,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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“Ceaseless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceaseless. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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