uninterrupted

adjective

ˌən-ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təd How to pronounce uninterrupted (audio)
Definition of uninterruptednext
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions a movie comedy that is 90 minutes of uninterrupted hilarity

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Recent Examples of uninterrupted 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. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 The uninterrupted sun dries out soil increasing drought risk, and light winds allow pollutants to build up, worsening air quality, particularly in urban areas. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Sherwin-Williams Quietude A calming blue-green is a lovely choice for giving a space a more expansive feel, particularly when the entire room is color drenched from top to bottom to create uninterrupted lines. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 This allows the robot to operate autonomously in complete darkness, harsh sunlight, and rapidly changing lighting conditions while maintaining accurate mapping, obstacle detection, and path planning for uninterrupted inspections and patrols. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninterrupted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterrupted
  1. continuous
  2. continued
  3. continual
  4. nonstop
  5. continuing
Adjective
  • The actress kept the color nearly continuous with High Sport’s Isla dress in pale blue seersucker.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • Operators assign a destination, and the onboard software plans routes, interprets terrain, and controls the vehicle without continuous human input.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
Definition of continuous
Adjective
  • Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • First responders brave continued flooding Numerous agencies responded to the scene, including personnel from local, county and regional emergency services.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of continued
Adjective
  • But the bridges won’t make it to that date without continual — and costly — interventions, according to the highway district, especially if traffic intensifies.
    — Mark Dee July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • Both people and pets shed hair and dead skin cells on a continual basis.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of continual
Adjective
  • Swifties who caught her Eras Tour also witnessed a nonstop three-hour-plus fashion show, thanks in part to her stylist Joseph Cassell, who lined up dazzling styles from luxury houses like Versace, Vivienne Westwood, Etro and Alberta Ferretti.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • American Airlines plans to add nonstop flights from Charlotte to Naples, Florida in December, bringing commercial flights back to the Paradise Coast city for the first time in nearly 25 years.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Definition of nonstop
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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