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
After a year filled with geopolitical tension, interest-rate speculation, and nonstop headlines, investors may be surprised by how 2025 ultimately turned out.
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
In Europe, revitalized Bilbao, Spain with its famous Guggenheim Museum and a new nonstop flight from Newark via United is just one of the many, evidence that the standard torch-bearing European cities are getting some competition.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But yeah, these past few years have been pretty nonstop.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Around the perimeter of the living room, all four members of Ratboys are sprawled on sofas and lounge chairs watching Pluto TV’s free Vevo channels, a nonstop rotation of music videos not unlike MTV’s heyday.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
In Europe, revitalized Bilbao, Spain with its famous Guggenheim Museum and a new nonstop flight from Newark via United is just one of the many, evidence that the standard torch-bearing European cities are getting some competition.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But yeah, these past few years have been pretty nonstop.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Around the perimeter of the living room, all four members of Ratboys are sprawled on sofas and lounge chairs watching Pluto TV’s free Vevo channels, a nonstop rotation of music videos not unlike MTV’s heyday.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstop
Adjective
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Fullstack President Roger Krulak said the key to making this work at scale is long-term commitment to continuous construction to avoid cyclical crashes.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Above roughly 125 mph, lineside signals are no longer visible enough for safe reaction, so operators use in-cab systems that provide continuous updates on speed limits and track conditions.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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The combination of power grids, advanced chips and the continual growth of data centers worldwide proves that AI is now a physical, capital-intensive force reshaping and deciding which economies and geopolitical players will win the next decade and beyond.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ukraine has been facing a brutal winter, made worse as Russian strikes have caused continual power outages.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The union is focused on an immediate 16% raise for new teachers, an across-the-board 3% raise in the contract’s second year and significant automatic pay hikes tied to years of experience and continued education.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers have reintroduced coordinated bills to establish a combined cannabis and hemp regulatory structure, signaling continued momentum.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Alexander Skarsgard is pretty much perfect as the titular Murderbot, and his incessant voice-over narration offers a perfect comedic take on a genre that rarely takes this kind of tone.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the incessant chatter is employees briefing their agents — commanding personal AI assistants to handle their grunt work and execute tasks.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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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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Early commitment and uninterrupted focus feel non-negotiable.—
Rachel Barr,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Dependable, uninterrupted and effective foreign aid is critical to the well-being of millions of children.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Nonstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstop. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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