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 But the servers and butlers certainly step up and can be seen indulging young guests, giving parents the chance to dine uninterrupted. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 Sherwin-Williams Quietude A calming blue-green is a lovely choice for giving a space a more expansive feel, particularly when the entire room is color drenched from top to bottom to create uninterrupted lines. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 The uninterrupted sun dries out soil increasing drought risk, and light winds allow pollutants to build up, worsening air quality, particularly in urban areas. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Waterhouse paired them with a black blazer and fitted, above-the-knee shorts, then broke the uninterrupted black with a narrow gold anklet on one leg. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninterrupted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterrupted
  1. continuous
  2. continued
  3. continual
  4. nonstop
  5. continuing
Adjective
  • With its vivid monsters and an emphatic, complex dive into the human heart, Homer has inspired countless adaptations, from stage, screen, television, comics, alongside a continuous stream of new translations.
    — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 July 2026
  • More than 21 feet of continuous rust on rebar was in front of the coolers.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of continuous
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  • The developments signaled continued disruption to energy supplies, sending oil futures higher.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • The four-time MVP is skipping Tuesday's All-Star Game to have his left knee drained to relieve continued irritation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026
Definition of continued
Adjective
  • The basketballs themselves are also protected from unnecessary surface wear and tear with the Carry’s non-friction delivery system (supports size 6 and 7 balls) that helps the basketball keep grip through continual training.
    — Shirl Leigh July 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • Some break off and restart again from the in-ground portion, making this a continual job.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of continual
Adjective
  • Along with more flights between Los Angeles and Seattle or Boston and Dallas-Fort Worth, American introduced nonstop service between Atlanta and Kansas City during the quarterfinal round.
    — Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The comments come as the airline added eight additional nonstop destinations from Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, July 9 — with six more destinations on the way, per a press release.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 July 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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