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 nothing
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
Nathan Baird, cleveland, 20 Jan. 2023
Serve this uplifting and lemony no-bake pie and watch the party spring back to life.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022
Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Sibia said the pair is hoping to open the new restaurant in the first quarter of 2026, ideally no later than April.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Minna Hu, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
His answer went from a no to a maybe to a yes.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The panel unanimously answered yes to the first special question and no to the second.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
The offensive line needs three new starters and more clarity as to the quality of its backups, with few no-doubter candidates.
—Nathan Baird, cleveland, 20 Jan. 2023
Serve this uplifting and lemony no-bake pie and watch the party spring back to life.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022
Noun
That will be Ibrahim dancing, no doubt.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Sibia said the pair is hoping to open the new restaurant in the first quarter of 2026, ideally no later than April.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Interjection
Every yes is also a no to something else.
—Minna Hu, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
His answer went from a no to a maybe to a yes.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Oh wait, no, not that, the other part.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The panel unanimously answered yes to the first special question and no to the second.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no
Adverb
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As the more intellectual and empathetic Vladimir, Winter achingly conveys his hopeful optimism and crippling realization that Godot, in fact, may never arrive.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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They should never be asked to abide by restrictions intended for government staff.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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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
Noun
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Pope won five of the last six veto competitions, plus two HOHs to ensure her safety all on her own over the last month.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Yet the trajectory of European opinion that the recognition wave represents could push Germany and Italy to lift their veto.—
SHIRA EFRON,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That refusal is the through-line.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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This scene played out repeatedly during the couple’s travels across Europe, Alaska and beyond – a testament not only to human kindness but to their spirit and refusal to let Trish’s multiple sclerosis stop them from traveling.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda, the other nay vote, suggested the council adopt changes to the agreed upon issues while the members who proposed the item, Wilson and Jimenez, work through sticking points on the body camera footage with the chief.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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All this despite the nay-saying of classic-car purists.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Combining rigorous research and captivating narration, Kateryna Zarembo debunks common myths about the region, such as its long-standing gravitation towards Russia and its rejection of everything Ukrainian.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Named after the island’s Indigenous name, Rapa Nui, the drug rapamycin was initially developed as an immunosuppressant to prevent organ transplant rejection and to improve the efficacy of stents to treat coronary artery disease.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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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This was hardly the end of the weekend for the Swiss timepiece company, though, which has a long history of supporting film, cultural and sporting events, including their three-year partnership with Film at Lincoln Center.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Instead of becoming that traveler and going barefoot on the plane, slip on these foldable slippers instead, which hardly take up any space in your suitcase and will instantly transform your flight into a first-class experience.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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“No.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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