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 Charlotte Observer searched Google Flights for round-trip airfare from CLT in June and July, focusing on nonstop flights priced at $100 or less.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
From Juneteenth celebrations and cruising in Galveston to new nonstop flights to Scotland, these destinations are perfect for a quick getaway this summer.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 23 May 2025
Cincinnati at Miami, Dec. 21 In November, AA is adding an additional nonstop flight between MIA Miami and Madrid.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
The feat came with a financial incentive: In 1919, New York hotel owner Raymond Orteig had offered a $25,000 prize for the completion of the first nonstop flight between New York and Paris.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 May 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
From Juneteenth celebrations and cruising in Galveston to new nonstop flights to Scotland, these destinations are perfect for a quick getaway this summer.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 23 May 2025
Cincinnati at Miami, Dec. 21 In November, AA is adding an additional nonstop flight between MIA Miami and Madrid.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
The feat came with a financial incentive: In 1919, New York hotel owner Raymond Orteig had offered a $25,000 prize for the completion of the first nonstop flight between New York and Paris.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstop
Adjective
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The program emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and thoughtful decision-making.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Extreme weather events such as flooding, are also a continuous threat to farmers.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Her belief in continual evolution is what allows Billboard to stay ahead of trends while never losing sight of its clients' goals.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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But also, and perhaps most importantly, for not believing in the reification of the work yourself, but that the honor bestowed on you is the responsibility and challenge of continual growth, supreme formal ambition, and new methods.—
Ocean Vuong
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Issues that were raised at the time dealt with the potential of a stablecoin issued by Facebook serving to weaken competition, compromise user privacy, and lead to continued fractionalization of which entity or organization sets policy for U.S. monetary and fiscal policy.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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His was the first arrest under President Donald Trump's crackdown on students who joined campus protests against the war in Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had said Khalil must be expelled from the country because his continued presence could harm American foreign policy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Which is one of the reasons for my incessant muttering.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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After their neighbor refused to address his dog's incessant night barking, a Reddit user took matters into their own hands, and their hilarious revenge has gone viral.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 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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By 2026, this state will have been under the stranglehold of two Republicans, Ron DeSantis and Rick Scott, for 16 uninterrupted years.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Despite the 74,000 tickets selling out in five hours for both games and a wait list with more than 3 million fans, Godbout saw the spectacle Friday night and experienced the uninterrupted entertainment that comes with Banana Ball: A pitcher on stilts.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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“Nonstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstop. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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