UNCEASING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

unceasing

adjective

ˌən-ˈsē-siŋ

Definition of unceasing

as in continuous

going on and on without any interruptions this unceasing rain will turn me into a mushroom!

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Recent Examples of unceasing When John begins spitting out his food, his mother, Heather (Shirley Henderson), worn down by exhaustion and anger, banishes him from the dinner table—the first in an unceasing series of maternal rejections. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 It is aided in its unceasing efforts to gain more power and undermine our institutions and rights by a Congress in which quislings claim a majority. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026 The welcome is constant, an unceasing parade of treats and niceties that conspire to make a person feel not just greeted, but embraced. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 According to Yasir Atalan, a CSIR researcher and lead author of the report, the unceasing Shahed raids are primarily designed to exhaust and distract Ukraine’s air defenders. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unceasing

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This pairs with a rear hub Bafang H720 motor that's rated for 750 W of continuous power in the US (500 W in Canada, and 250 W in Europe), and a three-speed automatic gearbox.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
Flexibility and continuous improvement matter, but so does the strength of the relationship.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuous

Adjective

To the continued amazement of advantage players, casino operatives can argue with apparent conviction that card counting— essentially mental arithmetic—is a form of fraud.

— Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
His bullish view is supported, Devitt said, by expectations that Amazon Web Services (AWS) will exit the year at a more than 45% growth rate with continued margin improvement.

— , CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of continued

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Hilton has tried to court voters, especially Latinos and independents, who dislike Trump but are also dissatisfied with California’s Democratic leadership and its failure to alleviate some of California’s most incessant problems.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
The election took place against the backdrop of incessant Ukrainian drone attacks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of incessant

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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The launch garnered more than 20 billion mentions and conversations on social media, Resta said, while foot traffic at Audemars Piguet stores was nonstop.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
The water has been running down into Belfie's lot nonstop for at least 11 months.

— Liz Crawford, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

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