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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
Aside from Lily, no one and nothing has ever held his emotional attention for very long.
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Vivian Gornick, The Atlantic, 3 May 2025
This year, Mexican group Maná was part of the initial group of nominees, making history as the first Spanish-language group ever nominated.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2025
The skyline, ever restless with cantilevers and cranes, reminds us that even times of serenity here are rarely dull.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In short, the US was preparing for a world with a rising demand for ever scarcer, more expensive fossil fuels, most of which would have to come from abroad.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 Apr. 2025
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Vivian Gornick, The Atlantic, 3 May 2025
This year, Mexican group Maná was part of the initial group of nominees, making history as the first Spanish-language group ever nominated.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2025
The skyline, ever restless with cantilevers and cranes, reminds us that even times of serenity here are rarely dull.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In short, the US was preparing for a world with a rising demand for ever scarcer, more expensive fossil fuels, most of which would have to come from abroad.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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Anna Pigeon is a former city slicker who became a park ranger after a devastating loss changed the trajectory of her life forever.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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In order to fit in and impress her new friend Charlene, Marlene crosses a line that will forever change her life.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Its cluster of streets remains half unpaved, filled with boutique beachwear shops and raw wood counter bars.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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Being half serious here, but there’s such an abundance of torque across so much of the rev range, just leave it in third gear and go nuts.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Balancing family and business is often framed as an impossible juggling act—one where something always has to give.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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That goes for all sorts of emergencies, as there are always new challenges, including counter-terrorism.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Audience reviews were polarized, but some people really loved it.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Ask yourself: Is this really for them or mostly for me?—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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This legal doctrine applies when someone enters the U.S. on a temporary basis—such as a visitor—but has always intended to remain in the country permanently, possibly by marrying and applying for a green card.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The White House has not indicated whether the president will seek her Senate confirmation to hold the post permanently.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Companies need to hire employees who think long term—those who are willing to invest time in building relationships, learning how to collaborate remotely and adapting to new ways of working.—
Michael DeCesare,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Hinge, founded in 2014, uses software to help patients treat acute musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain and carry out post-surgery rehabilitation remotely.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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The Gemstones characters had a tendency to constantly fall back into bad habits.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Boyle also credited him with communicating constantly.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Judges tend to be highly deferential to the privacy claims raised by these educational institutions.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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Chicagoans are fiercely proud of their city's working-class reputation and Leo has a reputation in the Catholic Church for sticking up for worker's rights and the disenfranchised, something highly valued in the Windy City.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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