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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Recent Examples of never
One of her granddaughters confronted her and that granddaughter is now persona non grata, never to be forgiven.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Stewart has never run a restrictor-plate Truck race before.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
That’s something that never changed.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Billionaire investor Ron Burkle has never been one for ordinary real estate.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Stewart has never run a restrictor-plate Truck race before.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
That’s something that never changed.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Billionaire investor Ron Burkle has never been one for ordinary real estate.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for never
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The right pair of boots can be the perfect finishing touch to any all-black outfit, no matter how simple or intricate.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the plane donated by Qatar that the Air Force is refurbishing is expected to be ready for use as Air Force One no later than this summer.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Several artists will compete across genre categories, and there may be none more varied than Turnstile.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
30 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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“Never.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/never. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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