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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
Every trip to the electric chair is horrifying; a sequence where an intentionally botched execution ignites a still-living prisoner's screaming head in ghoulish blue flames is up there with any supernatural fright King's ever conceived.
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James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The responsibilities parents carry are heavier than ever.
—Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The observatory is named for NASA's second-ever administrator.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Director Jim Hoskinson picked up the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series at last weekend’s Creative Arts Emmys, which was The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s first ever Emmy.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
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James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The responsibilities parents carry are heavier than ever.
—Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The observatory is named for NASA's second-ever administrator.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Director Jim Hoskinson picked up the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series at last weekend’s Creative Arts Emmys, which was The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s first ever Emmy.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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The idea caught on—and changed safari forever.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Year after year, Republicans and Democrats alike have traveled to Ground Zero to reflect on the day that changed our nation forever.—
Andrew Garbarino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Scientists warned the season is only half over, and autumn often sees major hurricane activity.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An international research team led by Australia's Murdoch University, recruited hundreds of Canadian adults, half with chronic conditions such as back pain, arthritis or migraines, and half without.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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The left is always, at all times and places, a violent phenomenon full of hatred.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, working collectively doesn’t always mean things move quickly.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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The game also has an electronic version over at Demiplane Nexus which is really useful for keeping all the different character write-ups in one place.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That's a really interesting way to put it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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That’s not the place with the cheapest drink specials, permanently sticky counter tops and ketchup on bread being served as pizza slices.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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And the team has survived the loss of forward Patrick Agyemang, permanently transferred to an English team in July, with no real issues.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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This Western technology has allowed Kazakh children to learn remotely while using Microsoft 365 products.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The newest release comes with a fix for a major vulnerability that can see hackers gain access to your device and remotely install malicious code.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If your aesthetic is constantly evolving, this subtle striped rug will grow with you.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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During his sojourn in Philadelphia, Ali constantly challenged Frazier to unsanctioned fights.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Trump has been highly critical of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting rates quickly and has attempted to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Regardless, this race usually offers a bigger and highly competitive field.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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