unabated

adjective

Definition of unabatednext
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 The nation’s 250th birthday has come and gone, but the battle over American history continues unabated. — Michael Auslin, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026 Criminal gang violence continues unabated in Ecuador following the recapture in June 2025 of the country's biggest drug lord, Adolfo Macías after his escape from a maximum-security prison in 2024. — CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 Check-ins and check-outs of guests with suitcases continue unabated in the busy lobby. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 By 2070, up to one-third of humanity could be living outside these conditions most suitable for human survival if greenhouse gas emissions continue unabated, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. — Kathy Baughman McLeod, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unabated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unabated
  1. relentless
  2. steady
  3. steadfast
  4. persistent
  5. patient
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  • Its sculptural geometry seems born of chance, gently carved and polished over time by the slow, relentless action of wind and erosion.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Despite relentless internal memos about layoffs and content cuts since the summer, the BBC has only announced £200M of its half-billion goal.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of relentless
Adjective
  • As renewable energy contributes a larger share of electricity generation, nuclear plants may need to become more flexible without compromising the steady operation of their reactors.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Netanyahu's supporters see him as a steady hand and a consummate statesman who has led Israel through a war of redemption after the country's darkest hour.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, waiting in the wings is a man of few words — and initially, few feelings, or so thinks Marianne — the steadfast Colonel Brandon (Herbert Nordrum).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The poem continues with more verses about Burns’s steadfast love, but beyond that, nothing really happens.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of steadfast
Adjective
  • Those capabilities could help address a persistent challenge in counter-drone warfare.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This cycle of price increases serves not only to offset immediate fuel price spikes, but also to make up for unadjusted pricing power lost in recent years due to flight overcapacity, fare suppression, and persistent inflation.
    — , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of persistent
Adjective
  • After a patient day of defrosting in the fridge, the best part is the pale green marzipan exterior.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Work hour restrictions can’t stand up to the competing pressures of completing the necessary number of procedures to become a safe and competent surgeon while covering other patient care duties.
    — Arifeen Rahman, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of patient

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“Unabated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unabated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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