UNCEASING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

unceasing

adjective

ˌən-ˈsē-siŋ

Definition of unceasing

as in continuous

going on and on without any interruptions this unceasing rain will turn me into a mushroom!

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Recent Examples of unceasing When John begins spitting out his food, his mother, Heather (Shirley Henderson), worn down by exhaustion and anger, banishes him from the dinner table—the first in an unceasing series of maternal rejections. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 It is aided in its unceasing efforts to gain more power and undermine our institutions and rights by a Congress in which quislings claim a majority. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026 The welcome is constant, an unceasing parade of treats and niceties that conspire to make a person feel not just greeted, but embraced. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 According to Yasir Atalan, a CSIR researcher and lead author of the report, the unceasing Shahed raids are primarily designed to exhaust and distract Ukraine’s air defenders. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unceasing

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Adjective

Developed by a team from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the robot is designed to operate in complex crop environments without continuous human control.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
The plan aims to create a continuous bloc of Jewish settlements from East Jerusalem to the West Bank.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuous

Adjective

Hamilton has spoken about his improved comfort within Ferrari, including a strong partnership with his new race engineer, and his continual push to bring about change in approach.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
That moment of accepting the straightforward truth about God’s continual and ongoing love for me started a transformation in thought that led to a transformation of my life.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of continual

Adjective

His continued emergence will go a long way toward determining just how explosive the Bears offense can be.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
In 1911, the government bought the Hôtel Biron; in exchange for his continued occupancy, Rodin agreed to donate many of his sculptures, drawings, and antiquities to be housed there as a museum.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of continued

Adjective

Don’t be alarmed, but George Michael fever — which is the incessant urge to listen to the music British singer-songwriter George Michael — has been spreading for the past couple of years.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
The bleakness of those far northern isles, the punishing, incessant wind, the wild beauty of the land and rugged coastline are unforgettably conjured alongside her inner struggle to stay sober.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of incessant

Adjective

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
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

Definition of continuing

Adjective

Many tuned in to the nonstop livestream of Jackie’s nest — often daily — to watch her and her mate Shadow weather freezing winter storms, protect their eggs and dote on fuzzy chicks.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Between kids, pets, snacks, and nonstop lounging, our couch gets put to work every single day.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

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