UNABATED Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

unabated

adjective

Definition of unabated

as in relentless

continuing at full strength or force without becoming weaker Their effort continued unabated despite the many pitfalls they faced. Her popularity remains unabated.

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Recent Examples of unabated On the corporate side, the unabated AI buildout is pushing prices higher. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026 But the Pentagon’s confidence in its priciest, most complex weapons systems went unabated. — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 In Calvert County, Maryland, the three incumbent Republican commissioners, whose votes have prevented a county moratorium on data center activity in the county from passing, all lost to Republican challengers who have voiced opposition to unabated data center construction. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026 Back in Hitsats, mining continues unabated while people are starving. — Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge, The Dial, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unabated

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After years of cruel dismissal from his grandfather, Kang Seung-woon (Jung Jin-young), and relentless pressure from his mother, Kang Ji-hye (Yoon Se-ah), Pi-o doubts his talent.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
In a time defined by AI acceleration, expanding cybersecurity risks and relentless pressure to grow, organizations can no longer afford leadership models that diffuse responsibility when outcomes fall short.

— Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of relentless

Adjective

That means taking bold swings, alongside crowd-pleasers, with a steady willingness to push boundaries.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Rabid bat detections can vary year-to-year, but Los Angeles County has seen a steady upward trend for more than a decade.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of steady

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage concerns from critics who see his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic.

— Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage lingering concerns from critics who see his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of steadfast

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Women experience functional pain at about twice the rate of men, with persistent pain in the pelvic area often becoming a debilitating factor in their daily lives.

— Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
While PlusAI is a software developer working on self-driving technologies, Kwan said cargo theft has been a persistent problem for the trucking industry, which is in search of solutions to better track trailers and cargo statuses.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of persistent

Adjective

As more telehealth sites prescribe these medications and pitch them as a way to lose weight while saving money, some patient advocates argue that more people like Kinkade will fall through the cracks of a broken regulatory system.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Its return to the market was initially accompanied by strict requirements for blood monitoring to ensure patient safety.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

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