as in continuous
disapproving
having or seeming to have no end; continuing for a very long time
an interminable war an interminable wait
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Recent Examples of interminable
Yes, resolving the MASN deal has been interminable, never finalizing how and when the Nationals will get their share of revenues from the Baltimore Orioles.
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David Aldridge, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024
The problems are not susceptible to one solution but families should not go bankrupt from interminable family law litigation.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 30 Oct. 2024
After those interminable discussions, dinner had still not been served, and Ms. Daniels was hungry.
—John R. MacArthur, Harper's Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Given pre-dawn call times, interminable setups, post-dusk wraps, and middle-of-the-night commutes in a car carrier loaded with other people’s precious collectibles, does Gouverneur find the job taxing?
—Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
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David Aldridge, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024
The problems are not susceptible to one solution but families should not go bankrupt from interminable family law litigation.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 30 Oct. 2024
After those interminable discussions, dinner had still not been served, and Ms. Daniels was hungry.
—John R. MacArthur, Harper's Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Given pre-dawn call times, interminable setups, post-dusk wraps, and middle-of-the-night commutes in a car carrier loaded with other people’s precious collectibles, does Gouverneur find the job taxing?
—Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interminable
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The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs 2023 report highlights that businesses prize and prioritize traits linked to emotional intelligence, including resilience, curiosity, continuous learning, motivation and self-awareness.Colleen Star Koch, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Hometown addresses this by participating in data security and threat assessment briefings with partners and third-party experts, ensuring continuous updates on best practices.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Hospitals must advocate for partners that offer more than just basic support—the partner must be committed to continual improvement and customization.Chandler Barron, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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For example, municipal and fire prevention agencies must give property owners advance — and continual — warnings to clear dead vegetation and to wet dry brush within 10 feet of the house with periodic, prolonged sprinklings.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The celebratory mood was somewhat dampened by a heartbreaking and busy news day, including continued coverage of the L.A. fires, a massive winter storm hitting the south and Trump’s impending sentencing on felony charges.William Earl, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Tying personal stories to the broader mission fosters shared purpose, boosting engagement and continued support.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 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
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“Interminable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interminable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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