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
Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 7 May 2025
She’s been wildly influential without ever being less than unmistakable; no matter what sonic, thematic or characteristic elements other artists may borrow from her, none of them would ever risk being taken for Lana herself.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 26 Apr. 2025
EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In the end, the senior senator from Kentucky, who does not plan to run for reelection, was the only Republican to follow through on those concerns by voting no.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
The grueling job requires air traffic controllers to retire at age 56, and applicants to the academy can be no older than 30.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 7 May 2025
She’s been wildly influential without ever being less than unmistakable; no matter what sonic, thematic or characteristic elements other artists may borrow from her, none of them would ever risk being taken for Lana herself.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
Lydia begs Naomi to take Janine back in, but that's a big no from the commander's wife.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In the end, the senior senator from Kentucky, who does not plan to run for reelection, was the only Republican to follow through on those concerns by voting no.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no
Adverb
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Abrego Garcia has no criminal record and his family says he was never involved with a gang.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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By focusing on the performers — what might be fun for them or give them comedy tools to play with — the costume department never gets lost in a sea of ruffled collars and furry suits.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 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
Noun
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That veto override vote has been rescheduled several times.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
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State lawmakers previously gave Hawthorne extraordinary veto power over any track in the area, but have been considering withdrawing that power.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Such travelers should expect delays and possible refusal altogether.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Despite constantly criticizing the Probation Department’s handling of the halls, all five members of the L.A. County Board of Supervisors supported Viera Rosa’s refusal to close Los Padrinos last year.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Interjection
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And, oh by the way, Mahomes attended the Miami Grand Prix race.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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Which is good for business and, oh by the way, probably unnecessary.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Much of what ensues takes place at the boss’s preposterously grandiose lodge — nay, castlelike fortress — tucked in wilderness and protected by armed guards.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Still, Democrats divisions are much more widespread than a yay-or-nay vote on a spending bill.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Out of the 60,000 babies born in New Zealand last year, there were 71 rejections, according to an Official Information Act inquiry.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Largely unknown, with few public remarks, Souter was considered a politically palatable choice as the contentious Senate rejection of Reagan nominee Robert Bork three years earlier still rattled Washington.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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It should be noted, however, that Kiper was hardly alone in his overvaluation of Sanders.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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As hefty as that distinction might’ve been, Ewers went on to have a solid but hardly spectacular college career.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“No.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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