How to Use no in a Sentence

no

1 of 2 adverb
  • She shook her head no.
  • But the team’s bowl fate is no longer in its own hands.
    Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 9 Nov. 2021
  • The players and staff are no longer required to wear masks in the dugout.
    Mark Didtler, ajc, 26 May 2021
  • Still, that drought came with the result no longer in doubt.
    Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The boat was squashed, but it was no longer curved like a banana.
    Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2021
  • But the airline said sick crews were no longer a factor.
    Andy Peters, ajc, 28 Dec. 2021
  • The page also no longer lists breathing as a way to transmit the virus.
    Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2020
  • The smoked ham is no longer served in communal kitchens.
    Jay Jones, chicagotribune.com, 30 Aug. 2017
  • Maybe there are things or habits in your life that are no longer serving you.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The state no longer is listing daily death totals from the virus.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 13 Mar. 2021
  • One of them blames me, blocked me on Facebook and no longer talks to me.
    Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 13 July 2020
  • The game will go on no matter how many players and coaches wind up on the list.
    Tom Silverstein, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Defense was and is the mandate for this group no matter who starts.
    Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2023
  • At pharmacies, the lists of medicines no longer available grow longer by the day.
    Compiled Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2022
  • Once the accounts are closed, customers will no longer be able to draw from them.
    Nerd Wallet, oregonlive, 13 July 2021
  • White men for the first time will no longer make up a majority.
    Robert Barnes, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Greely sees a growth in outdoor showers, no longer confined to the beach and lake.
    Washington Post, 26 May 2021
  • Are the mothers no longer allowed to pick their own dress colors?
    Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2021
  • Since Prescott no longer is the team’s best value, who is?
    John Owning, Dallas News, 10 July 2020
  • Decide what is core and remove what no longer fits the present market.
    Hao Lam, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2022
  • But who will take care of Klara when and if she’s no longer needed?
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Two of those four dissenters are no longer on the court, however.
    Jon Healey, Star Tribune, 27 Oct. 2020
  • Bob has this moment to deal with old fears of rejection that are no longer true.
    Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2021
  • The free trial on this service is no longer offered, as well.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2022
  • My weight was dropping rapidly, and my body no longer felt like my own.
    Kathryn Watson, SELF, 13 May 2022
  • The range is still active, so that number is no doubt higher.
    Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 18 July 2023
  • Detroiters no longer need to be stuck at home to read their favorite books.
    Detroit Free Press, 21 Sep. 2020
  • Thank you for always being there for me no matter what.
    Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022
  • Now that Democrats are in control, that is no longer a concern.
    New York Times, 7 Jan. 2021
  • Once the device is no longer submerged, power it off right away.
    Boone Ashworth, Wired, 1 Feb. 2021
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no

2 of 2 noun
  • The noes raised their hands.
  • There were 110 ayes and only 16 noes.
  • To be asked to be a part of a group with them was a no-brainer.
    Josh Chesler, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The dog in the bed of a pickup truck is an absolute no.
    Washington Post, 19 June 2021
  • That’s not to say toys that make noise or have screens are a hard no.
    Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 21 Sep. 2022
  • For a color to avoid, mint green in kitchens is a no-go.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 15 July 2021
  • Some of the cases that have been in the media, it’s a no brainer.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Aug. 2020
  • For me, that was sort of a no-brainer that had to happen.
    CBS News, 2 Feb. 2022
  • To her, the connection between the tribe and the team is a no-brainer.
    Shawn McFarland, courant.com, 8 Apr. 2021
  • On paper, the casting of the two leads seemed a no-brainer.
    Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Bucky comes along too and doesn't take no for an answer.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2021
  • This one feels like a no-brainer, but not many think to do it!
    Kaitlin Kemp, House Beautiful, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Leaving the house prepped for the outside world used to be a no-brainer.
    Rachel Besser, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2020
  • For those with a taste for the classic, Christofle is a no-brainer.
    Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 25 Jan. 2023
  • If your mom likes to end her day with a glass of wine, this gift idea is a no-brainer.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2022
  • McAdams still seemed like a no-go for the live action sequel.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2022
  • This is a no-brainer, but the best way to get better is simply to play.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired, 31 Oct. 2020
  • The last rule is a no-brainer: remember the gift of giving.
    CNN, 15 Nov. 2021
  • The choice was a no-brainer for the women, Plum explains.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2022
  • Does that mean Whitney will still be walking down the aisle or no?
    Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 15 Feb. 2023
  • But this one felt like the no-brainer of all the major preseason tales.
    Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Donning one seemed like a public service and a no brainer to me.
    Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 12 July 2020
  • Which means beach volleyball is a huge no-no right now.
    Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2020
  • But the show goes down like a thriller, and should be a commercial no-brainer.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2021
  • Mason for Kids urges voters to vote no on the nine issues.
    Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2020
  • This is a no-brainer if your tub has an old-fashioned plug.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022
  • The rule of dirty hair holds styles better is a no-go in this situation.
    Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 29 Oct. 2020
  • This heating pad is a no-brainer for those with long-term body pain.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Cotton socks are a no-go, even when wearing a pair of the best winter boots for men.
    Outdoor Life, 22 Feb. 2021
  • Who knows, there might be a name that is a no-brainer by the time the buyout-market smoke clears.
    Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 23 Feb. 2022

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