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
The airport also wants to establish its first nonstop route to east Asia with a direct flight to South Korea.
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Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
That nonstop busyness can deplete more than your energy reserves.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Whoever’s scolding me from a tree, evacuating their bowels onto my car, chattering away with their nonstop, cheerful blather, or just giving me a smarmy look from my own book — THAT is my least favorite bird right now.
—Matt Kracht, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
In October, Spirit announced nonstop service between Charlotte and New Orleans.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
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Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
That nonstop busyness can deplete more than your energy reserves.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Whoever’s scolding me from a tree, evacuating their bowels onto my car, chattering away with their nonstop, cheerful blather, or just giving me a smarmy look from my own book — THAT is my least favorite bird right now.
—Matt Kracht, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
In October, Spirit announced nonstop service between Charlotte and New Orleans.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstop
Adjective
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Their work demonstrates that revolutionary movements are not ruptures but re-awakenings, continuous struggles that recycle and reinterpret the past in pursuit of a freer future.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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By fostering a culture of continuous learning, leveraging emerging talent and focusing on transferable skills, organizations can stay competitive and effectively bridge the skills gap in their IT departments.—
Brad Smith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Short wars are fought with whatever resources are available at the time; long wars require the development of capabilities that are geared to changing operational imperatives, as demonstrated by the continual transformation of drone warfare in Ukraine.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2025
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With continual breaking headlines about romance scams and serial catfishers, people are becoming more cautious online, calling for better security and authenticity guardrails.—
Quora,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Eyal’s optimism is backed by checks by his firm that indicated continued strength in demand, with CYBR’s effort to expand its platform away from its core privileged access management gaining traction among customers.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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But legal experts say the Administration’s continued refusal to comply fully with the courts suggests a broader erosion of constitutional norms.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the air, those pings can interfere with cockpit radios, creating an incessant buzzing sound in pilots’ headsets—like a mosquito in your ear.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Shoulder pads are in for fall 2025 and so are other details that read unabashedly, authentically bold instead of being chained to the incessant trend cycle.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 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 two-tool combo kit also includes a 350 CFM (cubic feet per minute) leaf blower, which offers 70 minutes of uninterrupted runtime, and can handle light projects like hard surfaces and dry leaves.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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The battery is removable for easy charging, and users have the ability to purchase an additional battery for an even longer, uninterrupted cleaning period.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Nonstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstop. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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