as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the two sides took part in nonstop negotiations in an eleventh-hour attempt to avert a strike
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Recent Examples of nonstop
Last year, thanks to the March 2025 inauguration of El Al nonstop service between Tel Aviv and Tirana, nearly 60,000 Israelis visited Albania — a 570% increase from 2024 figures.
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Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Tunisia put up a valiant effort despite the nonstop Dutch offensive.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
But one-fifth of the respondents are starting to back away from the sport, which has become a seemingly nonstop parade of negative headlines during the offseason.
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Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
During Prime Day sales, the Nampa Amazon Fulfillment Center is in nonstop motion, working in full force to meet the demands of the Treasure Valley.
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Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
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Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Tunisia put up a valiant effort despite the nonstop Dutch offensive.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
But one-fifth of the respondents are starting to back away from the sport, which has become a seemingly nonstop parade of negative headlines during the offseason.
—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
During Prime Day sales, the Nampa Amazon Fulfillment Center is in nonstop motion, working in full force to meet the demands of the Treasure Valley.
—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstop
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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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Due to incessant Ukrainian drone strikes Crimea is virtually cut off from fuel.
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But, after days of incessant crying, the staff made an exception for me.
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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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Altria is a Dividend King, boasting more than five decades’ worth of uninterrupted dividend increases, so a dividend hike this summer seems like a sure thing.
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But the servers and butlers certainly step up and can be seen indulging young guests, giving parents the chance to dine uninterrupted.
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“Nonstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstop. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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