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 His subsequent uninterrupted three-minute diatribe proving your exact point is the kind of spectacular self own most ppl only dream about triggering. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 Designed for uninterrupted cleaning, BlowVac runs up to 45 minutes on one charge. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Running alongside the Reuss river, with uninterrupted views across the valley toward the surrounding peaks, your villa will occupy one of Andermatt’s most privileged locations. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 All of this requires that the plants receive 12 to 13 uninterrupted hours of total darkness each night. — Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 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 researchers envision a continuous separation system in which lithium-rich solutions pass through membranes that preferentially transport lithium ions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, Netanyahu’s governing style has stifled robust debate on national security questions and lined up Israel’s defense leadership behind the prime minister’s own uncompromising worldview that favors continuous reliance on military force.
    — Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of continuous
Adjective
  • The continued hostilities have heightened concerns about the vulnerability of Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure, with traders increasingly focused on the risk of a major disruption to production, refining or export facilities.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Illustration by Ximo Abadía The Broadway musical astonishes us by its continued existence.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of continued
Adjective
  • Knight said that the problems from the burns are continual, especially with his feet.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The continual tasting process involves meeting with winery owners, pouring with winemakers, and attending events in the search for special selections each quarter.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of continual
Adjective
  • The money behind nonstop political fundraising texts Here's something from my conversation with George that really caught my attention.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Visiting Slovenia will soon be easier thanks to United Airlines’ plans to launch a new nonstop service to Ljubljana from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) starting on May 12, 2027.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 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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“Uninterrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterrupted. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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