as in continuous
disapproving
having or seeming to have no end; continuing for a very long time
an interminable war an interminable wait
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Recent Examples of interminable
Those include two projects held over from last year — interminable work at the Hunt Club Road and Washington Street intersection in Gurnee, along with the Arlington Heights Road at Lake-Cook Road reconstruction job in Buffalo Grove.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
But there was something else memorable and perhaps telling about this interminable game, which clocked in at 3 hours 36 minutes — the longest nine-inning Royals game of the pitch-clock era that began in 2023.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Jeff then immediately ruins the stakes-building tension by launching into an interminable Applebee’s ad.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
For the kids anxious to play in the cooler pines and aspen, the drive down and then up the Salt River Canyon’s switchbacks could be interminable.
—Rebecca 'becca' Dyer, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
But there was something else memorable and perhaps telling about this interminable game, which clocked in at 3 hours 36 minutes — the longest nine-inning Royals game of the pitch-clock era that began in 2023.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Jeff then immediately ruins the stakes-building tension by launching into an interminable Applebee’s ad.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
For the kids anxious to play in the cooler pines and aspen, the drive down and then up the Salt River Canyon’s switchbacks could be interminable.
—Rebecca 'becca' Dyer, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interminable
Adjective
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According to State Industrial, ambient scenting systems typically cost more than handheld air fresheners because they are designed for continuous, whole-space coverage.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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With its high-performance materials, Prada has identified and sourced fabrics with thermal regulation, comfort, reliability and suitability for continuous wearing of the garment on missions.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Basement dehumidifiers can require continual emptying in summer, so use one with a drain hose for easy operation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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American freedom is a continual achievement that is secured by those willing to defend and perpetuate it.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Yet despite the backlash, the country superstar continues to dominate the charts, reinforcing a familiar pattern of controversy followed by continued success.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In 2021, Matt and Melissa announced their continued efforts in raising awareness of pediatric organ donation.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Interminable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interminable. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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