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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Recent Examples of never
McCabe testified that the couple was supposed to join an afterparty at the Alberts' house, but never arrived.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 May 2025
The Royal Family heirs have never attended the Met Gala, but could all of that change this year?
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 May 2025
Others say Alhurra withered under an unclear mandate that never allowed the channel to find its identity and therefore audiences.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Milwaukee can’t keep up with Indiana For a second straight game, the Bucks fell behind the Pacers in the first quarter and never found their way back into the game.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 May 2025
The Royal Family heirs have never attended the Met Gala, but could all of that change this year?
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 May 2025
Others say Alhurra withered under an unclear mandate that never allowed the channel to find its identity and therefore audiences.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Milwaukee can’t keep up with Indiana For a second straight game, the Bucks fell behind the Pacers in the first quarter and never found their way back into the game.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for never
Adverb
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Everyone needs a hunting partner, no matter how ornery.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
8 May 2025
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Each sunset experience is limited to a group no larger than eight, and includes a bottle of wine or Prosecco and a charcuterie board.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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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 11 May. 2025.
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