INTERMINABLE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

interminable

adjective

Definition of interminable

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 Back in the day, Wathan felt like five-plus years was an interminable wait to get to the major leagues. — Vahe Gregorian july 5, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026 He was used to being alone without Robin and postretirement but being alone in the interminable stretch of predawn hours was a different sort of emptiness. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Fuming while on an interminable hold with customer service. — Carolyn Todd, Washington Post, 13 June 2026 Like a bright headlight facing you dead on or the sudden honk of a loud horn, only the jump scares keep you from falling asleep during the seemingly interminable Passenger. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for interminable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for interminable

Adjective

Congress now has 90 days of continuous session to review the agreement, which would go into effect absent objection.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Adaptalux says the internal battery lasts up to eight hours of continuous use depending on brightness and recharges over USB-C, which can also keep the pod running while permanently plugged in.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuous

Adjective

That moment of accepting the straightforward truth about God’s continual and ongoing love for me started a transformation in thought that led to a transformation of my life.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026
The battle comes as decades of increasing water demand and drought in the West have caused a continual decline in water levels along the river, especially in reservoirs such as Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

— James Powel, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of continual

Adjective

The announcement currently represents site control and continued development rather than confirmation that the full power complex is under construction.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
When vaccination rates have been declining in America with continued increases in vaccine exemptions in schools, the stakes for effective public health communication have become that much more important.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of continued

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