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 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 On the corporate side, the unabated AI buildout is pushing prices higher. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026 But the Pentagon’s confidence in its priciest, most complex weapons systems went unabated. — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 In Calvert County, Maryland, the three incumbent Republican commissioners, whose votes have prevented a county moratorium on data center activity in the county from passing, all lost to Republican challengers who have voiced opposition to unabated data center construction. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 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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  • The classic free-radical theory of aging, first proposed in the 1950s, held that aging itself resulted from the relentless buildup of ROS in our cells, decade after decade, and the wear and tear this caused.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Since 2017, Dulgarian has grown TAGABOW from its placid, solo origins into one of the decade’s most influential and inventive shoegaze bands; the proof is in Lotto, their bold and relentless breakout LP from last year.
    — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of relentless
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  • With each new season, the series has expanded its audience base across both broadcast and streaming platforms, and this popularity has also translated into steady DVD sales.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Optimism among managers and above held steady at 59%, and 80% reported positive financial returns from AI, though only 28% called those returns strongly positive.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of steady
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  • 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
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  • The finance chiefs ended the meeting without a joint communique, underscoring persistent divisions among members over the Middle East conflict, trade imbalances, and Russia's war with Ukraine.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • When deployed in numbers, Archimedes units form a resilient defense grid, creating persistent protection for forces, facilities, and critical infrastructure.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of persistent
Adjective
  • Star Ratings overhaul and new marketing rules CMS is executing a structural overhaul of its Star Ratings program for 2027, removing 11 administrative metrics to focus on clinical quality, health outcomes, and patient experience.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Two of Kariem’s former students described him as joyful, patient and an inspiration.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Unabated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unabated. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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