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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
The fact that this, the away kit for the smallest nation to ever play at the World Cup, is currently sold out on the Adidas website says it all.
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Australia had its best-ever World Cup four years ago in Qatar, winning twice and advancing to the round of 16 for the first time since 2006.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
With travel costs climbing and burnout running high, choosing the right one matters more than ever.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
That play typified the potential Ponder’s position coach, Mike Smith, had seen in him ever since Ponder signed months earlier as an undrafted kid out of Cal Poly.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Australia had its best-ever World Cup four years ago in Qatar, winning twice and advancing to the round of 16 for the first time since 2006.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
With travel costs climbing and burnout running high, choosing the right one matters more than ever.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
That play typified the potential Ponder’s position coach, Mike Smith, had seen in him ever since Ponder signed months earlier as an undrafted kid out of Cal Poly.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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An entire swath of Nuggets fans was lost forever.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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That the forests went on forever.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Their eyes are half shut, mouths in a faint smile, with two fingers resting on their right cheeks.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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Trailing by 27 at half, they were used to being down and doubted.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Arasheben always builds two extra into his contract so each of his sons can have one.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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And it was always intended to be temporary.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Narvaez is the best defensive catcher of the bunch and has been great against lefties, but Wong has seen his playing time really dry up.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Finding the police at our place, then, wasn’t really a surprise, and my pulse returned to its usual rhythm, oddly calmed by the fact that the dread had finally left my heart.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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Craft Putt, an entertainment bar and restaurant with locations in Overland Park and Lee’s Summit, has permanently closed after three years.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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In response, Marks permanently blocked the state Tuesday from executing Lee by nitrogen.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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The researchers placed the micro satellite on a magnetic levitation platform – essentially a MagLev track that mimics the weightlessness of space – and fired the thrusters remotely at varying voltage levels, watching the satellite spin like a slow-motion top.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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None of these remotely apply to Capaldi’s relatable portrayal.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Its dark terrain is constantly changing due to lava flows from Kilauea or Mauna Loa – two of the most active volcanoes in the world, according to the National Park Service website.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Once installed, the grass is monitored constantly.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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At just under $13K, Amazon’s prefab expandable tiny home is a highly customizable space for budding entrepreneurs and eager homeowners alike, offering a small but sturdy framework to build out a dream project on a budget.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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