1
as in not
at no time
I have never been out of the country
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2
as in no
not in any degree, way, or under any condition
even though my proposal was turned down, I will never be convinced that my idea isn't a good one
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Gauff was never quite at her best Tuesday against Yastremska, who had lost all three of their previous matchups and currently is ranked 42nd.
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CBS News, 1 July 2025
Cartwright, the daughter of an Oklahoma congressman, never achieved stardom, but has some great credits beginning in the 1950s.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Buyers pay for their order, only for their order to never arrive.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
The two cases are not identical, as there is no dispute that Drogheda and Silkeborg are controlled by the same owner, whereas Textor has never had that much sway at Palace, but Trivela’s travails demonstrate that UEFA is getting increasingly strict with MCO groups.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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CBS News, 1 July 2025
Cartwright, the daughter of an Oklahoma congressman, never achieved stardom, but has some great credits beginning in the 1950s.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Buyers pay for their order, only for their order to never arrive.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
The two cases are not identical, as there is no dispute that Drogheda and Silkeborg are controlled by the same owner, whereas Textor has never had that much sway at Palace, but Trivela’s travails demonstrate that UEFA is getting increasingly strict with MCO groups.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for never
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Puma Carina Sneakers Comfy sneakers are an essential part of an everyday wardrobe, no matter the season.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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One thing Black women are going to do is show up and show out, no matter the industry, season or occasion.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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That being said there were some sloppy mistakes from Pellegrini's side, none more sloppy than Lukasz Fabianski's poor clearance which led to a penalty that was handily dispatched by Sergio Aguero late on.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
8 Sep. 2019
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Sierpina, a reigning bronze medalist in the cyclocross nationals, was none too happy when her mother signed her up for cross country in April.—
Nate Bryan,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Nov. 2019
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“Never.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/never. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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