as in grim
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
the team's offense was relentless in trying to score a touchdown
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Recent Examples of relentless
Jalen Suggs spent the night hounding Brunson, while Mikal Bridges ensured Suggs felt the same relentless defensive pressure.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
Through the first weekend of May alone, Drake and Lamar exchanged haymakers at a relentless pace, dropping a collective eight dis tracks in total — all of which highlight their opposite backgrounds.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
And the team determined to establish a relentless ground game finished with 32 yards rushing.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Israeli actress Noa Cohen portrays Mary, Israeli actor Ido Tako plays her husband, Joseph, and Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins appears as Herod the Great, the tyrannical leader on a relentless quest to find and kill the Messiah.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
Through the first weekend of May alone, Drake and Lamar exchanged haymakers at a relentless pace, dropping a collective eight dis tracks in total — all of which highlight their opposite backgrounds.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
And the team determined to establish a relentless ground game finished with 32 yards rushing.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Israeli actress Noa Cohen portrays Mary, Israeli actor Ido Tako plays her husband, Joseph, and Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins appears as Herod the Great, the tyrannical leader on a relentless quest to find and kill the Messiah.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relentless
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Viewers watched as Berghoff spilled chilling anecdotes of her experiences, painting a grim picture of the dangers lurking in the digital dating pool.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The larger picture is especially grim: Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank has leaped, as reported by the Israeli media and human-rights groups.Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, Cohen is determined to win a World Series title for Queens, which would be the third in franchise history.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The fire was determined to be an accidental electrical fire by police.Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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However, persistent or severe cases may require medical intervention for relief.3 Was this page helpful?Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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System disparities, privacy concerns, and the necessity for thorough training remain persistent issues.Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The bold vision to develop a vaccine, followed by an unrelenting commitment to a polio-free world, reflect the best of the American spirit.Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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This unrelenting flow, which results from inadequate treatment in Mexico, ends up in California via ocean plumes and the Tijuana River Watershed.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Their life is interrupted by the arrival of a group of pale, ghostly white lions, an outsider tribe of scavengers led by the ruthless Kiros (Mads Mikkelsen), looking to occupy and control this land.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relentless. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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