1
as in never
not in any degree, way, or under any condition
this cake is no better than the last one we made
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2
as in none
certainly not
in no uncertain terms we were told to leave
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2
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
gave him a polite no when he asked her to dance
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as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
no—you can't possibly mean that I failed that test! I studied for days!
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Recent Examples of no
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Barry University is looking for national titles in men’s and women’s tennis; and former FIU star Corey Stevenson is no doubt looking for an opportunity in pro basketball.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Both states would need to agree — New Mexico is a hard no — and Congress would also have to approve.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Here are five reasons why your houseplants might be dropping leaves in spring and what to do about it—and no, not all of them are cause for alarm.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Related article Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal
Ukraine in 2025 is a bleak prospect.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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Adverb
So, their wedding day was no different.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Barry University is looking for national titles in men’s and women’s tennis; and former FIU star Corey Stevenson is no doubt looking for an opportunity in pro basketball.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
Any scraping, harsh filing, or pulling off polish or the nail is a major no.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Both states would need to agree — New Mexico is a hard no — and Congress would also have to approve.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Interjection
Yeah, no, the purse was not in there.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Here are five reasons why your houseplants might be dropping leaves in spring and what to do about it—and no, not all of them are cause for alarm.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The bill advanced by the House Ways and Means Committee last week also includes a no tax on tips provision.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Related article Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal
Ukraine in 2025 is a bleak prospect.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no
Adverb
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But a never ending stream of soft contact leading to one zero after another on the scoreboard.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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But most work never got off the ground, mired in red tape, corruption, and security risks due to the Taliban insurgency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Several artists will compete across genre categories, and there may be none more varied than Turnstile.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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Orbán has used his veto power in the EU to stymie sanctions on Russia and block crucial funding to Kyiv.—
Justin Spike,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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From migration laws to the EU’s support for Ukraine, Orbán has repeatedly used procedural delays and the power of veto to derail key agreements.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In fact, the GOP has made things worse, with tax policies favoring corporations over working people, a refusal to expand health access through Medicaid and keeping some of the lowest unemployment benefits of any state.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday sent a letter to Barry University School of Law warning that the institution is in violation of the state’s consumer protection laws over its refusal to recognize a student chapter of Turning Point USA.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Congress does not have a yay or nay on the merger, but Democratic lawmakers have warned of investigations and other actions, something that will prove much more salient if the party gains control of one or more chambers in the midterms.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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With Cornyn not on the floor, the vote for more than 25 minutes was stuck at 56 ayes and 40 nays, with three other GOP senators, Rick Scott of Florida, Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson and Mike Lee of Utah, not voting, for unclear reasons.—
Emily Wilkins,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This election could reshape not just Hungary but signal a broader European rejection of the illiberal, nationalist movements Orbán inspired among the global far-right.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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As GLP-1s become more ubiquitous, leading many to scramble after insurance rejections, both manufacturers are looking to draw in more customers who either prefer to avoid a needle or were unable to swing the out-of-pocket price.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
Adverb
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What should be making this awkward for the Lincoln Club is Jung’s championing higher taxes in his city, which is hardly a conservative or business-friendly approach to government.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Josh’s presence or absence hardly matters.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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“No.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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