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
The major resorts anchor raucous, nonstop nightlife—live music, rooftop bars, bowling alleys, arcades, and late-night eats.
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Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Angelina embarks on a full emotional roller coaster, packed with extreme highs, devastating lows and nonstop twists that only Angelina can deliver.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The airline’s daily nonstop flight from Atlanta — which was canceled over the weekend — was still scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday as of Monday morning.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Three marching bands, 1,300 performers and 60 local groups filled the route with floats, dancers and nonstop music.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Angelina embarks on a full emotional roller coaster, packed with extreme highs, devastating lows and nonstop twists that only Angelina can deliver.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The airline’s daily nonstop flight from Atlanta — which was canceled over the weekend — was still scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday as of Monday morning.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Three marching bands, 1,300 performers and 60 local groups filled the route with floats, dancers and nonstop music.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstop
Adjective
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Extreme weather events such as flooding are also a continuous threat to farmers.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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While there are effective treatments, the tree would need continual insecticide applications throughout its life.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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What’s Next for Application Security Putting these steps together indicates that application security is a continual effort, not something that happens once.—
Matthew Kayser,
jsonline.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Organizers and Selma marchers urge continued activism, warning that voting rights protections are not permanent and remain under threat nearly 61 years later.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Proxy groups have pledged continued attacks.—
Andrew Ghalili,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The results contrast the president’s incessant assertion that the brunt of the cost of tariffs are paid for by foreign countries.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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With the incessant storms that year, bush pilots said red lights would be easier to see than the current blue ones.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 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
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Push the shot away from your neck in a single, uninterrupted motion, using your entire body.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Whether in the cabin of a long-haul flight, on a research vessel in the middle of the Atlantic, or in a vehicle crossing a remote desert, travelers can expect a future of uninterrupted, gigabit-level internet that follows them across every horizon.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Nonstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstop. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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