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

Demand is largely coming from data centers, which require the kind of continuous, on-site power generation fuel cells provide.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
These incentives vary considerably, but some car insurers reward customers who renew early, maintain continuous coverage or remain insured with the company for several years.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of continuous

Adjective

This is punctured by a wailing refrain from Lyons, whose runs serve as a continual anchor to the jazz tradition throughout his time with Taylor.

— Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Although policymakers play a continual role in ensuring the quality of HEI charter authorizers and their schools, the model is a natural extension of Florida’s new paradigm of education choice.

— Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of continual

Adjective

The recent unrest in Europe and continued softness in the Middle East means brands are banking even more — and putting extra pressure — on the US.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
Three additional substances have been added to the ZDHC MRSL Candidate List for continued monitoring, while two substances have been moved to the Archive List.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of continued

Adjective

Even after leaving the stadium, they were met with incessant boos and middle fingers from Thorns fans.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
It was previously reported that this ban followed incessant noise complaints from locals, as well as a growing concern about how rolling suitcases might be damaging the cobblestone streets.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 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

Famous aviator Amelia Earhart from Atchison, Kansas became the first woman to make a nonstop, solo transatlantic flight, second only after Charles Lindbergh.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
There will be nonstop panels on TV and livestreams, analysts repeating analysis of days-old polls, and — come afternoon — figures from exit polls suggesting that Hispanics are voting in large numbers, or that the economy is a major issue.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

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