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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During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Host Rachel Holt visits their Massachusetts workshop to meet the artisans behind the instruments and explore the meticulous process that brings each horn to life.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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And while Tom Loftis might not exactly be an indefatigable optimist like Parks and Rec’s Leslie Knope, he’s driven by a passion for civic improvement — and, of course, a desire to show up Eagleton Martha’s Vineyard.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Even the indefatigable Thunder will face uncomfortable decisions this summer (and next) as its payroll spikes into the second apron.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Based on extensive research and conversations with Ms Lee, her family and others in her circle, Roché’s narrative emphasizes how much faith, patience and tireless effort was required of Lee’s generation just to secure the basic dignities of American citizenship.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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For those performances, not only did an excitedly tireless Conlon spend an hour before performances in the talks, but afterward, despite operas that lasted five hours or more, he could be found behind the bar at Kendell’s, the theater’s downstairs brasserie, serving drinks.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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This past legislative session, bills were introduced to provide significant support and protection for LGBTQ+ people in the state, especially transgender people, who have been subjected to relentless attack from all three branches of the federal government over the past year and half.—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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These, along with the wide screens and relentless digital advertising along the field, did not exist in 1986.—
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Tristan is the ultramarathon of opera roles, long and punishing, and not many tenors carry it off with such unflagging grace.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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The new press release appears to tout that same unflagging punk ethos.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to conscientious UV protection, Hall recommends that patients with aging skin prioritize hydration and skin-barrier support.—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
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After a two-year National Service stint as a hospital orderly (thanks to his own conscientious-objector status), Hockney landed at the Royal College of Art, in London, in the fall of 1959.—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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An appearance by Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico sparked the investigation, given his active primary campaign.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Be sure to stay active and exercise.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Pruning can encourage vigorous growth and larger flowers or control the shrub’s shape and size.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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The options reflect a vigorous debate about whether the company can live up to the initial enthusiasm.—
Joanna Ossinger,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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“Untiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untiring. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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