as in continuous
disapproving
having or seeming to have no end; continuing for a very long time
an interminable war an interminable wait
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Recent Examples of interminable
The apophatic gestures in The Apprenticeship allude to a truth in skepticism, in the interminable questioning that is intrinsic to living—the convert’s ability to live the questions through her relationship to God.
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Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
The interminable wait for the most important show on television — And Just Like That… — is nearly over.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
Jones’ publicly stated desire to bail on this interminable Blackhawks rebuild — no matter how reasonable, no matter how maturely handled — isn’t going to help matters.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
The membership stayed small, and the interminable wait list quickly became mythological, as much Disney lore as the secret elevator in the Haunted Mansion.
—Justine Harman, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
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Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
The interminable wait for the most important show on television — And Just Like That… — is nearly over.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
Jones’ publicly stated desire to bail on this interminable Blackhawks rebuild — no matter how reasonable, no matter how maturely handled — isn’t going to help matters.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
The membership stayed small, and the interminable wait list quickly became mythological, as much Disney lore as the secret elevator in the Haunted Mansion.
—Justine Harman, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interminable
Adjective
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Only 6% aim for leadership, instead focusing on continuous learning and meaningful work.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Solid cabinets have a continuous direction over the edges.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, Lenovo’s continual experimentation has brought us some unique laptop releases and concepts in recent years, including a laptop with a screen that expands by rolling, a laptop with an outward folding screen, laptops with foldable screens, and laptops with dual 14-inch displays.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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But also expect a continual reshaping of how knowledge, personality, and digital presence can scale—one clone at a time.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Seth Goldstein, an analyst at research firm Morningstar who verified an ABC News estimate of the potential value of the compensation proposal, said the payment plan would help ensure Musk's continued focus on Tesla.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The organization needs donations in its fight against mange outbreaks and continued care of native wildlife species in Middle Tennessee.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 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
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“Interminable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interminable. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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