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

Examples of unabated in a Sentence

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Despite softened rhetoric from White House officials, federal immigration enforcement continues unabated in the city with no sign of fundamental policy change. Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026 And while there are multiple reasons why the price has surged, many experts agree that the price growth here is unlikely to materially reverse and, instead, is likely to continue largely unabated. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026 Gold and silver markets are acting like this debasement can continue unabated. Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026 But Goldstein courted ruin with a high-stakes gambling problem that continued unabated for years, as well as a lavish lifestyle. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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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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