as in meticulous
showing no signs of weariness even after long hard effort
the camel's reputation as an untiring beast of burden the detective's untiring investigation of the crime finally led to several arrests
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Recent Examples of untiring
Joe was a philanthropist, a community leader, and an unwavering and untiring supporter of the U.S. Military and his country.
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al, 25 May 2022
Speeches Malcolm X was known as an articulate speaker, charismatic person, and an untiring organizer.
—Branden Hunter, Detroit Free Press, 19 May 2020
All speakers paid tribute to Jack Gross, owner of the new station, for his untiring efforts to bring San Diego its own television station.
—sandiegouniontribune.com, 17 May 2018
Still, Clark's adrenaline and untiring preparation propelled her to a second place finish in Oslo and a third place finish at the Burton US Open the following month.
—Nihal Kolur, SI.com, 30 Oct. 2017
The public eye in Pakistan today is an unforgiving, untiring beast that never sleeps.
—chicagotribune.com, 4 Aug. 2017
Corrupt regimes long reviled by their populace are being brought down left and right, thanks to the brilliant and untiring efforts of democracy activists.
—Bruce Sterling, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2011
al, 25 May 2022
Speeches Malcolm X was known as an articulate speaker, charismatic person, and an untiring organizer.
—Branden Hunter, Detroit Free Press, 19 May 2020
All speakers paid tribute to Jack Gross, owner of the new station, for his untiring efforts to bring San Diego its own television station.
—sandiegouniontribune.com, 17 May 2018
Still, Clark's adrenaline and untiring preparation propelled her to a second place finish in Oslo and a third place finish at the Burton US Open the following month.
—Nihal Kolur, SI.com, 30 Oct. 2017
The public eye in Pakistan today is an unforgiving, untiring beast that never sleeps.
—chicagotribune.com, 4 Aug. 2017
Corrupt regimes long reviled by their populace are being brought down left and right, thanks to the brilliant and untiring efforts of democracy activists.
—Bruce Sterling, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untiring
Adjective
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Nestled between Yo’s recollections of childhood and early adulthood are establishing shots and dramatizations that, at first, can be hard to decipher as having been shot in real spaces or in Fitch’s meticulous 1/3rd scale models.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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That likely means that businesses will have to fight tooth and nail for any chance at a refund — even though the government keeps meticulous records of all tariff payments.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His strong ball-carrying and indefatigable out-of-possession work may be impressive, but the 24-year-old was not merely acquired as another physical midfield runner or a ‘bits-and-pieces’ player.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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The thrill of seeing a fearless, indefatigable performer single-handedly populate the stage with the myriad figures of this masterwork never lets up.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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An avatar state—fluent, tireless, and perfectly malleable—would simulate deliberation but without consequence.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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MacKinnon Chapman thanked the nonprofits for their tireless efforts that have strengthened communities and provided hope to countless individuals.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Over the past decade, despite relentless warnings about dysfunction and decline, businesses continued to earn money.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps Gartside chose music as his medium for working out his relentless questions because of its power to sidestep the analytical mind’s reflexive contortions and speak directly to the heart.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The new press release appears to tout that same unflagging punk ethos.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Rafael, a trans man learning to accept his own body, and Carolina, his unflagging companion, set off to Chile to secure Rafael’s sense of acceptance – his of self and his family’s.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For 20-odd years, Adams has been one of Hollywood’s most reliably committed and conscientious performers.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board recommends that Pembroke Pines voters re-elect two capable and conscientious incumbent commissioners.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The numbers represent subs launched but not necessarily completed and added to the active-duty fleet, where the US still maintains a large advantage.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Barnes is the third active coach and the ninth all time to win 250-plus games at two schools after going 402-180 at Texas.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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They can also be thinned to maintain strong, vigorous shoots.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Beans and peas planted as companion plants for peppers can give your plants a nutrient boost and promote more vigorous growth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Untiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untiring. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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