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uninterrupted

adjective

ˌən-ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təd How to pronounce uninterrupted (audio)
Definition of uninterruptednext
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions a movie comedy that is 90 minutes of uninterrupted hilarity

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Recent Examples of uninterrupted The game went on uninterrupted and Sacramento State beat Mississippi Valley State 52-0. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Refine the presentation, strengthen the proposal, or set aside uninterrupted time for the task that matters most. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026 Its total uninterrupted time at sea before Wednesday’s arrival in Chonburi province was 264 days. — Jintamas Saksornchai, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Its total uninterrupted time at sea before Wednesday’s arrival was 264 days. — Sakchai Lalit, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninterrupted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterrupted
  1. continuous
  2. continued
  3. continual
  4. nonstop
  5. continuing
Adjective
  • Rather than treating cryptography as static infrastructure, organizations must treat it as an operational asset that requires continuous monitoring, governance, inventory, prioritization and life cycle management.
    — Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Recently, Qnetic completed its first 100 continuous charge-discharge cycles with zero faults or degradation, a key indicator of its reliability.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of continuous
Adjective
  • The continued existence of the northern white rhino, on the other hand, will be measured not in centuries, not in decades, but in years.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Sentiment was buoyed by a fall in crude oil prices, sending stock markets higher, despite continued hostilities in the Middle East.
    — Jenni Reid,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of continued
Adjective
  • Charlotte has experienced continual days this summer with dangerous heat indexes above 100.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026
  • His professional achievements and personal pursuits reflect a long-standing commitment to discipline, preparation, and continual growth.
    — Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of continual
Adjective
  • American Airlines has added nonstop flights from Miami International Airport for fans of University of Miami football, according to a company spokesperson.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The carrier later pioneered nonstop service between New York and Los Angeles in the 1950s, with a Douglas DC-7.
    — Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of nonstop
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

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“Uninterrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterrupted. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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