1
as in not
at no time
I have never been out of the country
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2
as in no
not in any degree, way, or under any condition
even though my proposal was turned down, I will never be convinced that my idea isn't a good one
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.
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Construction fell off a cliff after the housing bubble burst over a decade ago and never really recovered.
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It’s blended with moisture-locking sunflower seed oil, white lupin flower extract to improve elasticity, and passionfruit oil for a hit of lightweight, never-greasy nourishment.
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Others believe that spirits were never mortal beings.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Construction fell off a cliff after the housing bubble burst over a decade ago and never really recovered.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
It’s blended with moisture-locking sunflower seed oil, white lupin flower extract to improve elasticity, and passionfruit oil for a hit of lightweight, never-greasy nourishment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 Nov. 2025
Others believe that spirits were never mortal beings.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for never
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Throughout her legendary career, Oprah has remained relatable, and her skin care routine is no different.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fake Plants Sure, live plants add vibrancy and life to a space, but faux plants (no matter how small or convincing) often just add plastic and dust.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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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
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“Never.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/never. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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