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as in adamant
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
that professor tends to be unrelenting about deadlines
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
unrelenting in the pursuit of equality for all races
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Recent Examples of unrelenting
Hopkins heard unrelenting boos from Friars fans in both of those games, and the ferocity reached a fever pitch with Powell’s hard foul.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Iran's unrelenting attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf pushed oil back above $100 a barrel on Thursday, as American and Israeli strikes pounded the Islamic Republic with no sign of an end to the war in sight.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
In his cross-examination of expert witnesses, criminal defense attorney Miles Brissette is often unrelenting in his pursuit of information on matters of procedure.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
The resistance to public disclosure has been wickedly unrelenting, overcome only by an act of Congress last year.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Iran's unrelenting attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf pushed oil back above $100 a barrel on Thursday, as American and Israeli strikes pounded the Islamic Republic with no sign of an end to the war in sight.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
In his cross-examination of expert witnesses, criminal defense attorney Miles Brissette is often unrelenting in his pursuit of information on matters of procedure.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
The resistance to public disclosure has been wickedly unrelenting, overcome only by an act of Congress last year.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrelenting
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Even at that, Panthers coach Paul Maurice remains adamant all the trade rumors were blown out of proportion in the first place.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Berg is adamant that any kind of sleeper—we’re talking side sleepers, stomach sleepers, and back sleepers alike—would like this supportive style.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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The business landscape is continually evolving, shaped by the relentless determination and innovative spirit of visionary leaders of industry.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Thanks to the relentless work of these programs, Los Angeles County has made substantial progress in reducing fatal overdoses.—
Grey Gardner,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Early connections should feel easier as affectionate Venus forms a supportive sextile with intense Pluto, encouraging us to handle stubborn issues with honest talks and practical teamwork.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Spend less time focusing on prep and cleaning and more time focusing on the food with our favorite kitchen tools, which can make poached eggs in minutes, reseal bags of ingredients, open stubborn jars, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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On homelessness, the view was grimmer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hence the grim determination with which Eva approaches the mission.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Not all the time, not in a deeply debilitating way, but enough that his ongoing battle with right-knee tendinitis has become part of his tennis-playing identity — as much as his astute court acumen, steadfast competitiveness and Southern California charisma.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Guardians, Clase want answers about his salary Whereas Ortiz’s counsel asked for the trial to be pushed to a later date, Clase’s camp has been steadfast that the trial remain in May.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But the leading candidates to succeed her seem determined to support the tax regardless of the consequences.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The people in charge of Florida government — which is top-to-bottom controlled by extreme elements of the GOP — are determined to turn this state into California, where voters are duped into supporting an endless stream of short-sighted tax cuts.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Regular applications of organic neem oil spray can significantly reduce persistent pests and diseases.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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But the late-Baroque facade of the building conceals a special, darker history, one that reflects persistent political and legal problems for the bank thousands of miles away, in the US.—
Hugo Miller,
Bloomberg,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Unrelenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelenting. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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