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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
Was there ever a version of the story in your mind that had a happy ending?
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Knight claimed that Pac, floating in and out of consciousness, wanted to be killed before ever going back to jail because of his role in the casino brawl that took place hours earlier.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
No team had ever come back from a 3-1 deficit in the finals.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 22 June 2025
In a moment when antisemitism is surging globally and American Jews feel increasingly unsafe in their own communities, the words of public figures matter more than ever.
—Lisa Katz, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Knight claimed that Pac, floating in and out of consciousness, wanted to be killed before ever going back to jail because of his role in the casino brawl that took place hours earlier.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
No team had ever come back from a 3-1 deficit in the finals.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 22 June 2025
In a moment when antisemitism is surging globally and American Jews feel increasingly unsafe in their own communities, the words of public figures matter more than ever.
—Lisa Katz, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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Federal funding for Penn Station won’t last forever, and construction costs only increase with delays.—
Carlo Scissura,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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But these prices won’t last forever; Amazon Prime Day ends Friday, July 11 at 11:59 p.m.—
People Staff,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Today, 3 of every 10 schools are half empty, and 47 operate at less than a third of capacity, including Frederick Douglass Academy High School, which spends $93,000 for each of its 28 students.—
Forrest Claypool,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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The Fold 7 is as large as any flagship smartphone, and the Flip 7 is half as much when closed.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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My friends at camp loved those and would always ask to read them.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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In spite of close cultural and business ties between the two countries, cooperation between has not always been straightforward due to different financing systems and legislation.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Each suite has its own floor, but the public spaces are where the hotel really shines.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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She’s really elevated the issue to a national level.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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In particular, some cleaners can permanently damage stainless steel, wood, marble, and other natural stone surfaces.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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The closure will impact 23 union employees, who will be permanently separated from the company Sept. 8.—
Shelley Nelson,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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States could also revise telemedicine laws, which sometimes bar out-of-state providers from treating patients remotely.—
Lucy Tu,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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Actions like, for example, enabling the device administrator permission, which can let an app remotely wipe your phone.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Some are technological, such as the need to constantly create more efficient batteries and durable materials to support increasingly advanced models and use cases.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The eight-piece set includes four washcloths, two hand towels, and two bath towels made from 100 percent cotton that’s not only soft and cuddly on the skin, but is also highly absorbent, according to the brand.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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But the Cubs have a group of position players who have been highly valued by the baseball industry and work well together by blending youth with experience.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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