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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
Our ceaseless extraction of resources has destroyed ecosystems around the world, erasing boundaries between humans and wildlife, and increasing the opportunity for spillovers.
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Neil Vora,
Time,
22 May 2026
But in between all of those opportunities to soak up knowledge, how does Donegan manage to keep up with her ceaseless schedule?
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
As temperatures drop and autumn gives way to the seemingly ceaseless snows of winter, some animals in northerly climes exchange their pelage or plumage of summer drab for the purest white.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
The state is a target of ceaseless social media and internet criticism, some of it far-fetched but, unfortunately, much of it is deserved, such as its seemingly intractable homelessness crisis.
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Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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Neil Vora,
Time,
22 May 2026
But in between all of those opportunities to soak up knowledge, how does Donegan manage to keep up with her ceaseless schedule?
—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
As temperatures drop and autumn gives way to the seemingly ceaseless snows of winter, some animals in northerly climes exchange their pelage or plumage of summer drab for the purest white.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
The state is a target of ceaseless social media and internet criticism, some of it far-fetched but, unfortunately, much of it is deserved, such as its seemingly intractable homelessness crisis.
—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceaseless
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From Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily shuttle service around the property is available on a continuous loop.
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This creates stronger chemical bonds between the organic and inorganic components of the electrolyte while establishing continuous pathways that allow lithium ions to move more efficiently through the battery.
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For the price of one night in a hotel, this $250 pop-up shelter gives you endless nights of cozy glamping.
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Box scores, injury reports, standings, historical trends, and endless streams of commentary have become part of the modern fan experience.
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In sharpening its strategy geared toward continual growth in women’s sports, the Big Ten will consider every idea that comes its way.
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The Reflecting Pool will need continual monitoring of water chemistry along with improved filtration, and perhaps treatments such as algaecides or the nano-bubbler, said Glibert.
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But there’s a necessary balancing act between eyeing the future and embracing the past, which makes said future possible — and that’s where a place like this comes in, as a counterweight to the eternal pursuit of what’s next.
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In Legend, a world made up of unicorns, magic, and rainbows, Darkness (portrayed by Tim Curry) attempts to create eternal night by killing the remaining unicorns.
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The continued seismic activity has deepened fears among residents already traumatized by the disaster.
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On has been posting roughly 30%-plus sales growth quarter after quarter; Hoka has cleared more than $600 million in a single quarter on continued double-digit gains; New Balance has become a genuine lifestyle force without a World Cup sponsorship anywhere in sight.
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Lobo As the cigar-smoking, alien, bounty hunter who teams up with Supergirl, Lobo possesses immense strength and is essentially immortal, having lived for hundreds of years.
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The closest the visually drab movie comes to excitement is the introduction of an amusing if underused Jason Momoa as Lobo, an immortal bounty hunter who looks like a heavy-metal god (or maybe a lost member of Kiss), chomping on a fat cigar and roaring around on his flying motorcycle.
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Political experts contend that messages that seem contradictory to a candidate’s background, as well as drowning voters with incessant ads, can be jarring and off-putting to the electorate.
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Stop these incessant numbers of walks per game.
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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.
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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.
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“Ceaseless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceaseless. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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