as in continuous
disapproving
having or seeming to have no end; continuing for a very long time
an interminable war an interminable wait
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Recent Examples of interminable
Little happens other than chain-smoking, costume changes and interminable shots of color-shifting strobe lighting splaying across the cast’s cheekbones.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Miami — As with many other Cubans in their 70s, Alina Fernández’s first memory of Fidel Castro was watching his interminable speeches on television.
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Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
19 May 2026
Even if Trump gets his wish, many of Massie’s objections—around the interminable Iran conflict, above all—will continue to resonate.
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Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Despite the outraged headlines, the proposal doesn’t go very far in allowing these products to meander through the interminable federal review process.
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Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Miami — As with many other Cubans in their 70s, Alina Fernández’s first memory of Fidel Castro was watching his interminable speeches on television.
—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
19 May 2026
Even if Trump gets his wish, many of Massie’s objections—around the interminable Iran conflict, above all—will continue to resonate.
—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Despite the outraged headlines, the proposal doesn’t go very far in allowing these products to meander through the interminable federal review process.
—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interminable
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The actress kept the color nearly continuous with High Sport’s Isla dress in pale blue seersucker.
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Operators assign a destination, and the onboard software plans routes, interprets terrain, and controls the vehicle without continuous human input.
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But the bridges won’t make it to that date without continual — and costly — interventions, according to the highway district, especially if traffic intensifies.
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Both people and pets shed hair and dead skin cells on a continual basis.
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Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.
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First responders brave continued flooding Numerous agencies responded to the scene, including personnel from local, county and regional emergency services.
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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.
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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.
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“Interminable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interminable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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