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
Allegiant Airlines also recently added a nonstop flight from Kansas City to Alabama’s Gulf Shores in 2025.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2025
The conditions for nonstop rain were created by a low pressure system that parked over the Ohio Valley, meteorologists said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
Once filming began, Ramsey alternated between shooting and stunt training — their work, in other words, was nonstop.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
The first quarter saw the company’s largest drop in sales after virtually nonstop double-digit sales growth.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2025
The conditions for nonstop rain were created by a low pressure system that parked over the Ohio Valley, meteorologists said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
Once filming began, Ramsey alternated between shooting and stunt training — their work, in other words, was nonstop.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
The first quarter saw the company’s largest drop in sales after virtually nonstop double-digit sales growth.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstop
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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The Conair garment steamer features a super quick 40-second heat up and a decent capacity water tank for up to 20 minutes of continuous steam.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
16 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
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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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Ultimately, the continued faith of those players will be of paramount importance.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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The airport plans continued growth in the future and is eyeing continued expansion to accommodate future growth.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The tire marks from dump trucks hadn’t yet been blown away by the incessant gales of the high desert.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Classrooms across the country are facing a pandemic of distraction—incessant buzzing, pinging and chiming competing with teachers and classmates for student attention.—
Bill Ready,
Time,
23 Apr. 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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Now that so many of us are working from home, often for long uninterrupted hours, a good ergonomic setup is essential to avoid repetitive strains or injuries.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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According to San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl, the department’s commitment to response times, public safety and crime prevention in northwestern communities will continue uninterrupted, just under a different operational model.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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“Nonstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstop. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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