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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
After being tested in Raleigh, North Carolina, last spring, the Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich, along with new chips and the chain’s first-ever seasonal soda, has made its way onto Chick-fil-A menus across the nation as of August 18, 2025.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The only larger jackpot, and the only one to ever eclipse $2 billion, came in November 2022 when the winning ticket was sold in California.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Is having that pressure ever beneficial for you as a filmmaker?
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
In the face of Chinese threats, Taiwan launched its largest ever live-fire military exercises in July.
—Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The only larger jackpot, and the only one to ever eclipse $2 billion, came in November 2022 when the winning ticket was sold in California.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Is having that pressure ever beneficial for you as a filmmaker?
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
In the face of Chinese threats, Taiwan launched its largest ever live-fire military exercises in July.
—Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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Eventually, the heavier European continent will slip underneath it, and the Mediterranean will disappear — forever this time.—
Elizabeth Fernandez,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
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If an alpha wolfs out under a full moon, they get stuck in that form forever and are doomed to be hunted and killed by their fellow werewolves.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Union Jack over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast in a sign of respect following the announcement of the duchess’ death, and the traditional framed announcement was placed on the royal residence’s railings.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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More than 20 Democrats under the age of 40 have announced bids for Congress, with roughly half challenging sitting members of their own party, according to a count by NPR.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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These were nearly always approved, even though the agency wrote that finances were an insufficient explanation in a presentation on the permitting process.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The house is haunted by a family of farmers that lived and died on the land, murdered horribly by the patriarch of the family, but really, the problem is the demon that controls the mirror and its dark reflections.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers should probably promote practice-squad linebacker Krys Barnes in the coming weeks as insurance for Trevin Wallace, who was a major liability in Week 1 after a really strong summer.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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His side’s 3-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League in March 2019 made for a bit of modern footballing folklore, and he was permanently given the managerial position a few weeks later.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The likelihood of children having long-term complications that require expensive or time-consuming medical care and resources increases; stress on parents, caregivers and local hospitals builds and, in the worst case, children die or become permanently disabled.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Bochy is too smart to remotely suggest something like that.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bad actors could take over a Jeep remotely with a cell phone, drive away with a Tesla Model 3 using simple hacking tools, or open, start and track connected vehicles from Kia, Skoda, Toyota and many other makers.—
Srinivas Shekar,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Presenting that evidence could prove tricky, experts say, as the import tax rate has constantly changed over time.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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In fact, constantly praising your Gen Z employees can become impractical and downright exhausting.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Sweeping is especially important in highly trafficked areas of the home, such as the kitchen or entryway, to prevent food and dirt from attracting pests and negatively impacting your home's air quality.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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This dash of skepticism is welcome, in the cauldron brew of the Marlovian legend, yet even Kuriyama is faced with certain details, at once verifiable and highly suggestive, that float in the murk.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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