as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the incessant noise from an outside repair crew was a real distraction during the test
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Recent Examples of incessant
And what that simply means is a tolerance for incessant change, that while uncomfortable at times, is often a necessary unlock for continued growth.
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Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
They are driven crazy by the incessant pock-pock of pickleball.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 26 June 2025
While her Nickelodeon and Disney peers have seemingly all had at least one major scandal to their names (ranging from incessant twerking and licking unpurchased donuts to near-fatal overdoses), Palmer’s celebrity was, in part, defined by her lack of verifiable scandals.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 June 2025
The world’s economy remained stunted by the incessant threat of war.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
They are driven crazy by the incessant pock-pock of pickleball.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 26 June 2025
While her Nickelodeon and Disney peers have seemingly all had at least one major scandal to their names (ranging from incessant twerking and licking unpurchased donuts to near-fatal overdoses), Palmer’s celebrity was, in part, defined by her lack of verifiable scandals.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 June 2025
The world’s economy remained stunted by the incessant threat of war.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incessant
Adjective
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However, the evolving landscape poses new challenges that demand continuous adaptation.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Aside from the Yukon 1000, it’s considered the longest kayak and canoe marathon in the world, in which paddlers must travel along the Missouri River for four continuous days.—
Ramal Nasim
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Throughout all conversations, there needs to be a continual and jarring reminder that the AI is just a machine.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The military would prefer to focus on managing ever-growing threats from satellites, an intensive effort that requires continual monitoring as other nations' increasingly sophisticated spacecraft maneuver from one orbit to another.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Nvidia's continued success depends on the continued growth of the AI industry, which some critics consider unsustainable at current levels.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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If containment lines are broached, expect continued backing, flanking and headfire runs into adjacent tributary drainages and up to the PCT.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Currently, the longest nonstop flight in the world clocks in at 18 hours and 45 minutes, connecting New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN).—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Across industries, companies are feeling the squeeze from labor shortages, rising costs and nonstop pressure to boost efficiency.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Incessant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incessant. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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