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
Growth continued largely unabated, briefly slowing during the COVID-19 pandemic before accelerating again.
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Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
As the Iran conflict continues unabated, gas taxes will impact county drivers’ pocketbooks mightily.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Each of these offerings also translates into jobs, and traditional agriculture has continued unabated beneath the wind turbines.
—Meera Subramanian, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
But the sibling rivalry continues unabated whether or not both men are in uniform.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
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Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
As the Iran conflict continues unabated, gas taxes will impact county drivers’ pocketbooks mightily.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Each of these offerings also translates into jobs, and traditional agriculture has continued unabated beneath the wind turbines.
—Meera Subramanian, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
But the sibling rivalry continues unabated whether or not both men are in uniform.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unabated
Adjective
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Yet, at the same time, relentless convenience (or being sold the idea of relentless convenience) warps the brain in ways that make nostalgic cravings somewhat inevitable.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Michaels is a comedy producer with a relentless work ethic, a keen eye for talent, and an undiminished faith in what other — increasingly much younger — people find funny.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The work has always required steady hands – something Parkinson's slowly took from him.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chronic stress triggers the body's fight-or-flight response, leading to a steady release of stress hormones like cortisol.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Despite uncertainty over the ceasefire’s extension into a longer-term deal and the fate of the region, some people returning to southern Lebanon were steadfast in their determination to rebuild their lives there.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Carshon’s Delicatessen, a steadfast cash-only holdout against plastic since 1925, has quietly added credit cards.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Five bookings meant he was suspended for a 0-0 draw at home to Sunderland in December, while a persistent knee issue ruled him out of a 1-0 home defeat by Arsenal in March.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite persistent economic headwinds and ongoing global conflicts affecting trade and transportation, the mood among exhibitors and attendees at Kingpins Amsterdam last week was notably more optimistic than at the previous two editions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Your patient nature handles details well, while kindness helps everyone at home feel included in the plan and willing to contribute.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Davidson has been a patient figure in the Hawks front office, electing for a draft-heavy route to rebuild the team.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Unabated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unabated. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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