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as in forever
for all time
the name of Benedict Arnold will ever be linked with treason
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as in always
on every relevant occasion
the boy and his ever present dog were a common sight around the village
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as in really
to a great degree
boy, was I ever embarrassed it's been ever so long since we've seen you
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Recent Examples of ever
While the Type 14 was technically a 2+2, its snug interior—like that of the Porsche 911—was only ever suitable for two occupants.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Following Leo’s election in May, the King sent a private message of congratulations to the first ever US pontiff.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
But for someone who has created some of the most memorable transformations ever put to screen, Baker has a somewhat surprising genre aversion.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
This one is the youngest he’s ever caught on film.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Following Leo’s election in May, the King sent a private message of congratulations to the first ever US pontiff.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
But for someone who has created some of the most memorable transformations ever put to screen, Baker has a somewhat surprising genre aversion.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
This one is the youngest he’s ever caught on film.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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That customer is someone looking to invest in their jewelry, and in themselves—with fashion-forward, keep-forever pieces that work for every stage of life.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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The siblings make it through the funeral uneventfully, but the reading of their father’s will throws all of their lives in disarray, changing the course of their futures forever.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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When Norvell boat-raced CSU with his Wolf Pack in late November 2021, Canvas sat half-empty.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, distance requirements between more intense uses, such as shelters for the battered, could be cut by more than half, dropping from 1,320 feet to 600 feet, or even 300 feet if they’re separated by a major street.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Blood is always poised and ready to clot, because the body sees this as a life-saving mechanism.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Also, their mutual affection didn’t always arrive at the same time for each of them.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This Melissa & Doug Chef Dress-Up Set includes everything your budding culinary star needs to really dress the part, including a machine-washable chef's coat with name tag, toque, and oven mitt, along with wooden spoons and measuring spoons.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Then something really beautiful happens.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Yield strength describes the point at which a material permanently deforms under stress, marking the boundary between elastic flexibility and structural failure – crucial for engineers designing load-bearing structures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Democrats could have chosen any number of priorities to attach to this fight — from tariffs to corruption to ICE raids — instead your party has drawn a line around permanently extending Affordable Care Act tax credits and reversing Medicaid cuts.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The judge called for a Haitian-Creole translator, who joined the hearing remotely seven minutes later.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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Spain needs a third force because no other club in La Liga are remotely positioned to bother Madrid or Barcelona long term, and Saturday’s result should give Xabi Alonso pause for thought.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Even if people don’t know Welch and Sullivan’s name, their faces may be more recognizable, since clips from both shows constantly go viral online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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If the idea of an AI helping to decide whether you get reimbursed for a medical procedure or reminding your doctor about your tricky medical condition seems worrying — Droege says companies also need human experts to contribute to and constantly improve the AI.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sneaking into a plane's landing gear can be highly risky, health and aviation experts have previously told USA TODAY.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are still very talented and highly trained professionals at the CDC, but what is happening to the leadership—specifically, Secretary Kennedy and his colleagues—has brought it to the point where it can’t be trusted.—
Alice Park,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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