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 More hours of coverage will surface in an uninterrupted digital stream that focuses solely on Steve Kornacki analyzing his popular digital touch screen filled with voting stats and election data. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 Another major objective is to demonstrate at least 150 hours of uninterrupted operation at full power without operator intervention. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 The president’s Ohio speech ran uninterrupted for almost the entire hour. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026 Under the rules, pilots must receive at least 10 consecutive hours of rest before a flight duty period, including an opportunity for eight uninterrupted hours of sleep. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninterrupted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterrupted
  1. continuous
  2. continued
  3. continual
  4. nonstop
  5. continuing
Adjective
  • Its stated goal is to build continuous defensive loops that find and fix weaknesses before attackers do.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In one battery test involving continuous web browsing over 5G, the iPhone Duo reportedly lasted 13 hours and 20 minutes, compared with 10 hours and 6 minutes for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of continuous
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
  • 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
  • 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
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 11 Nov. 2026.

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