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 story served as a resolution to help prove that America was unique and not destined to experience the interminable rivalries and miseries of the Old World.
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Made By History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
For several interminable minutes on the morning of Feb. 28, President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance had berated Zelensky, calling him ungrateful, weak and dangerous while talking over his attempts to argue back.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Footage captured by documentary cameras reveals Dylan backed into a corner by Willie Nelson and Huey Lewis, who speak at him for an interminable period about their golf game.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
But at least the tournament won’t be milked like World Cups, which stretch out for interminable lengths, with the final played on March 9 although its short nature is more to do with the new IPL season hot on its heels.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Made By History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
For several interminable minutes on the morning of Feb. 28, President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance had berated Zelensky, calling him ungrateful, weak and dangerous while talking over his attempts to argue back.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Footage captured by documentary cameras reveals Dylan backed into a corner by Willie Nelson and Huey Lewis, who speak at him for an interminable period about their golf game.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
But at least the tournament won’t be milked like World Cups, which stretch out for interminable lengths, with the final played on March 9 although its short nature is more to do with the new IPL season hot on its heels.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interminable
Adjective
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The same passive tracking technology is also being tested in Alzheimer’s, ADHD, and depression, conditions that similarly benefit from continuous, context-aware insight.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Companies that adopt Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and predictive maintenance strategies based on continuous equipment condition monitoring can gain a competitive edge.—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The biggest opponent the Flanagan boys’ track team faced in the Class 4A state track and field meet on Saturday was continual weather delays.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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The worsening energy shortage threatens millions of residents with continual rate hikes and sporadic power outages — not to mention dashing the Northwest’s hopes of drastically reducing its contribution to climate change.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, the continued faith of those players will be of paramount importance.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Amid escalating conflict, accusations of continued strikes, and grave concerns that the two countries may engage in a full-out war, India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire after U.S.-led talks.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 May 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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