INTERMINABLE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

interminable

adjective

Definition of interminable

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 Like a bright headlight facing you dead on or the sudden honk of a loud horn, only the jump scares keep you from falling asleep during the seemingly interminable Passenger. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 Despite the outraged headlines, the proposal doesn’t go very far in allowing these products to meander through the interminable federal review process. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 Long delays due to permitting bureaucracies at all levels of government and interminable litigation plague the sector despite efforts at reform. — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Miami — As with many other Cubans in their 70s, Alina Fernández’s first memory of Fidel Castro was watching his interminable speeches on television. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for interminable

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Adjective

Electronic logging devices, which have been mandatory in most commercial vehicles since 2017, capture continuous records of driver hours and location that are often the most important evidence in a serious truck case.

— Karen Koehler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
For example, telecommunication companies are elevating equipment above flood lines and equipping cell sites with backup batteries to ensure continuous operation during and after major storms.

— Sylvain Johansson, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Definition of continuous

Adjective

But the bridges won’t make it to that date without continual — and costly — interventions, according to the highway district, especially if traffic intensifies.

— Mark Dee July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
Both people and pets shed hair and dead skin cells on a continual basis.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Definition of continual

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Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
First responders brave continued flooding Numerous agencies responded to the scene, including personnel from local, county and regional emergency services.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of continued

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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
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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