unabated

adjective

un·​abat·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈbā-təd How to pronounce unabated (audio)
Synonyms of unabatednext
: not abated : being at full strength or force
unabatedly adverb

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The water problem With the unabated carbon dioxide emissions, carbon capture materials have become an essential technology to suck out excess planet-warming gas from the atmosphere. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025 The Broncos defensive tackle ran in unabated and Riley Moss deflected the pass in the end zone. Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025 Russia's campaign against Ukraine has continued unabated despite the peace talks. Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025 Criminal gang violence continues unabated following the recapture in June of the country's biggest drug lord, Adolfo Macías after his escape from a maximum-security prison in 2024. CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unabated

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First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unabated was in 1625

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“Unabated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unabated. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

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unabated

adjective
un·​abat·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈbāt-əd How to pronounce unabated (audio)
: not abated : at full strength or force
unabatedly adverb

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