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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
Aside from Lily, no one and nothing has ever held his emotional attention for very long.
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Vivian Gornick, The Atlantic, 3 May 2025
This year, Mexican group Maná was part of the initial group of nominees, making history as the first Spanish-language group ever nominated.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2025
The skyline, ever restless with cantilevers and cranes, reminds us that even times of serenity here are rarely dull.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In short, the US was preparing for a world with a rising demand for ever scarcer, more expensive fossil fuels, most of which would have to come from abroad.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 Apr. 2025
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Vivian Gornick, The Atlantic, 3 May 2025
This year, Mexican group Maná was part of the initial group of nominees, making history as the first Spanish-language group ever nominated.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2025
The skyline, ever restless with cantilevers and cranes, reminds us that even times of serenity here are rarely dull.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In short, the US was preparing for a world with a rising demand for ever scarcer, more expensive fossil fuels, most of which would have to come from abroad.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
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That’s something that’s going to stick with me forever.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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After the case, Natalia fears that she’ll be perceived as a monster and a con artist forever.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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These health plans are also exempt from Obamacare’s cost-inflating mandates and so are much more affordable than the coverage for sale on the exchanges, with premiums that can be half as much.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Of those years, only 1990 was associated with a U.S. recession, a brief one that was half over by the time stocks began to recover.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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These tests are expensive, invasive and not always easy to access.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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The boys club that comprises this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class also contains a female solo musician who has always been a striking presence: Cyndi Lauper.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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My whole world got taken from me, and really, in the flash of a gun.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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This is a really entertaining sketch that is elevated by solid performances and impressions.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The annual builder’s show will relocate permanently to Las Vegas in 2027. 1 of 5 These homes are usually built on spec by local high-end home builders, then sold after the convention.—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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Airlines for America, a group representing American Airlines and other U.S. carriers, in March urged the FAA to permanently reduce helicopter traffic around the airport.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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The research finds that an individual who is working remotely is 1.4 percentage points less likely to retire than a worker in an otherwise comparable situation.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Many supported Trump because of their collective allergy toward anything remotely lefty—seeing Hugo Chávez or his successor Nicolás Maduro’s shadow on Kamala Harris.—
Alejandro Puyana,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The Gemstones characters had a tendency to constantly fall back into bad habits.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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In today's world of AI, technological advancements are constantly reshaping industries.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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But that same process is highly flawed and produces some troubled players.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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More is needed in a highly competitive Eastern Conference, as the other playoff series are showing.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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