1
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
But in a ceaseless offensive onslaught in the opening two innings on Saturday, things seemed to suddenly, profoundly and perhaps permanently change.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
On the background of their ceaseless journey is the glorious Venetian plains, landscapes and settlements that seem to be stuck in a transitionary space, like Carlobianchi and Doriano, somewhere between urban and pastoral.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2025
Mountains rise, volcanoes spew, and Earth itself quakes as the crust constantly remakes itself in the ceaseless cycle of plate tectonics.
—Elise Cutts, Scientific American, 13 May 2025
That’s what is driving this ceaseless need for layoffs; publishers need the money to pay back their investors.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
On the background of their ceaseless journey is the glorious Venetian plains, landscapes and settlements that seem to be stuck in a transitionary space, like Carlobianchi and Doriano, somewhere between urban and pastoral.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2025
Mountains rise, volcanoes spew, and Earth itself quakes as the crust constantly remakes itself in the ceaseless cycle of plate tectonics.
—Elise Cutts, Scientific American, 13 May 2025
That’s what is driving this ceaseless need for layoffs; publishers need the money to pay back their investors.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceaseless
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Amid volatility and continuous disruptions, the greatest threat to any organization is a workforce characterized by stress, negativity, disengagement, and poor health.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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This charming coastal town is home to the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the country—and this year, Bristol is marking its 240th year doing it big on the Fourth of July.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff/Victoria Turk The worst part of travel is the planning: the faff of finding and booking transport, accommodation, restaurant reservations—the list can feel endless.—
Victoria Turk,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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In the age of dating apps and endless options, this fear has become more common than ever before.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Hilo, on the other hand, is non-invasive, and can be worn 24/7 as it has been designed for continual tracking for clinical accuracy.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Greg Cathey, senior vice president, transformation & innovation for Walmart, said the company has focused on continual innovation with emerging technologies as a way to compete effectively in the retail market.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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Here, peaks of eternal light and deep craters containing water ice promise the best mining, science and research opportunities.—
Michelle L.D. Hanlon,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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The fountain of youth was the holy grail of early explorers, and many of us still chase the idea of eternal youth and beauty.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Mixed emotions for the trans community Despite the positive direction, the continued reality of not having a passport isn't lost on those impacted.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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The business requires my role to stay strategic, putting trust in my team and focusing on continued growth for the organization.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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But nothing has ever come close to the tension that floods our veins at the sound of that immortal two-note ostinato, the signature of John Williams’ suspenseful score.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Now, more than ever before, the immortal words of the All-Star player Kevin Garnett are true: Anything is possible!—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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To the dismay of opposing fans, national media and opponents, those teams backed up their incessant trash talking, celebratory dances and struts by gleefully mollywhopping opponents.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Despite the incessant claim of a huge mandate, Trump got just 49.8% of the popular vote.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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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
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“Ceaseless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceaseless. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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