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 Give yourself a few uninterrupted hours with whatever restores your interest in life. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 As these isotope signatures have remained unchanged for billions of years, the findings prove that extraterrestrial organic matter shares a direct, uninterrupted connection to the cosmic environment where the Solar System was born. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 In a moment of couture-level detail, Uriegas also painted the frame and provided an image file for the TV over the kitchen counter so the mural stays uninterrupted. — Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026 Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed uninterrupted energy supplies and safe passage for commercial ships during a telephone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. — ABC News, 19 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
  • The rest is active translation, trust-building and continuous alignment.
    — Maayan Aviv, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory analyzed the continuous recordings to establish a long-term acoustic reference for the region.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of continuous
Adjective
  • Thomas, a professional artist himself, said creators need places where showing their work can lead to income, customers and continued opportunities.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Elevated oil prices due to the war with Iran have contributed to rising bond yields since February, and recent comments from the Fed have led investors to anticipate continued inflation and further rate hikes.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of continued
Adjective
  • The show puts celebrities through a continual barrage of physical tasks and challenges, and, by the end of the fifth-season premiere, Glanville withdrew for medical reasons.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • As the trough passes, winds out of the west will be a continual feature.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of continual
Adjective
  • The launch garnered more than 20 billion mentions and conversations on social media, Resta said, while foot traffic at Audemars Piguet stores was nonstop.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The water has been running down into Belfie's lot nonstop for at least 11 months.
    — Liz Crawford, CBS News, 28 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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