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
Goodall became an activist, traveling almost nonstop to give talks, and returning to her childhood home between trips.
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Rempe stood out in early scrimmages for his daring drives to the net and nonstop activity in the offensive zone, which has carried over into preseason games.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In May 2026, the carrier will add new nonstop flights from Boston to both Madrid and Nice, expand service to both Barcelona and Milan, and introduce new flights from Seattle to both Barcelona and Rome.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Anyone who has had a teenager in the house knows the nonstop complications of such a relationship.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Rempe stood out in early scrimmages for his daring drives to the net and nonstop activity in the offensive zone, which has carried over into preseason games.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In May 2026, the carrier will add new nonstop flights from Boston to both Madrid and Nice, expand service to both Barcelona and Milan, and introduce new flights from Seattle to both Barcelona and Rome.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Anyone who has had a teenager in the house knows the nonstop complications of such a relationship.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstop
Adjective
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The crew spent a total of 183 days in orbit, setting a new record for the longest continuous spaceflight by Chinese astronauts.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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This continuous conversation, heightened by agile promo tactics and surprise announcements, is central to Swift’s stranglehold on cultural capital.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chases are intended to be stopped based on what police policy describes as a continual evaluation of the risks by the pursuing officer.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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This continual change has made communication between customers and carriers all the more critical, said Jack Sheehan, director, ocean freight, Northeast, Midwest and Canada at Flexport.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But as the trial date approaches and uncertainty swirls over what the lawsuit could mean for the future of stock car racing, many of the team owners expressed a feeling of urgency to see the litigation resolved and indicated the current charter system was vital for their continued existence.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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Less than a week after his release was ordered in July, ICE was granted a stay by an immigration appeals court, effectively blocking Guevara’s bond, allowing for his continued detention.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In Golden’s incessant reliance on mostly postmodernist strategies of production, the complex reality of the subject is not only diluted, but also compromised.—
Simon Njami,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The only reason for this incessant stupidity?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 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
Adjective
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The company may still boast one of Silicon Valley’s most storied names, but its staff, which numbered 96,000 as of the end of July, had worked for years through nearly uninterrupted decline, watching their company lose nearly all relevance.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The department declined to elaborate on whether courts would continue operating uninterrupted if the shutdown is prolonged.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Nonstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstop. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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