as in relentless
continuing at full strength or force without becoming weaker
Their effort continued unabated despite the many pitfalls they faced. Her popularity remains unabated.
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Recent Examples of unabated
For physicists, the particle’s influence continues unabated.
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Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto Gold investors who got started with the precious metal in recent months, expecting that the metal's seemingly never-ending price rise would continue unabated, experienced something unfamiliar this March – gold's price actually dropped.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
After crushing Ukraine’s power grid during one of the worst winters in recent memory, Russian drone and missile barrages of civilian areas have continued unabated.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Growth continued largely unabated, briefly slowing during the COVID-19 pandemic before accelerating again.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto Gold investors who got started with the precious metal in recent months, expecting that the metal's seemingly never-ending price rise would continue unabated, experienced something unfamiliar this March – gold's price actually dropped.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
After crushing Ukraine’s power grid during one of the worst winters in recent memory, Russian drone and missile barrages of civilian areas have continued unabated.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Growth continued largely unabated, briefly slowing during the COVID-19 pandemic before accelerating again.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unabated
Adjective
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How are you supposed to enjoy your iced tea in the garden when that pest is relentless?—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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As jobs go, motherhood can seem at odds with itself; too relentless to be easy but too satisfying to quit.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Stay steady rather than reacting too quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The traditional approach to higher inflation and a steady labor market normally would argue against cuts.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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For two of South Florida’s steadfast dance organizations these signs of one more forward-moving spring are about to brighten the calendar.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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Dan Radakovich is leaving the athletic director’s office after five years of steadfast integrity.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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However, a persistent increase in consumer prices may put pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates as a means of dialing back inflation.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Yermak was a trusted confidant of Zelensky, who resisted persistent pressure to replace him, and a powerful figure in the government.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Union officials announced their intention to go on strike one month ago to allow UC to prepare for potential disruptions to patient services given the size of the labor group.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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In addiction medicine, this type of frequent patient contact would be invaluable for informational purposes as well as successful adherence to treatment plans.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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“Unabated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unabated. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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