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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Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay will be a measuring-stick of sorts for the Panthers (4-4), who have won three of their last four but most recently suffered a 40-9, never-in-it defeat to the Buffalo Bills at home.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Phillips, who had never publicly discussed her experiences with Epstein, picked up the phone and called Edwards.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
The team will never be the same.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
His wife, Amal, who is a respected human rights lawyer, was reportedly never on the same wavelength with him on that.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2025
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Phillips, who had never publicly discussed her experiences with Epstein, picked up the phone and called Edwards.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
The team will never be the same.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
His wife, Amal, who is a respected human rights lawyer, was reportedly never on the same wavelength with him on that.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for never
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Cotton Jersey Sheet Set For versatile sheets that truly do it all, look no further than Threshold’s Cotton Jersey Sheet Set that pairs effortlessly with any comforter, quilt, or throw.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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But, no matter how good your intentions are, life always manages to throw a wrench into your cleaning routine.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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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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The Florida Panthers made a flurry of moves in the offseason, but arguably none more important that the hiring of three-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Joel Quenneville.—
Allen Kim,
CNN,
2 Oct. 2019
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“Never.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/never. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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