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
Leibniz famously imagined a giant mill as a metaphor for the brain, arguing that entering it would reveal nothing but mechanical parts, never consciousness or understanding.
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Gabriel A. Silva, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Given how many people were still waiting two and a half hours after they were told to disperse, maybe this is a good reminder for her that she’s reached a level of fame where a performance in the park is probably never gonna be a walk in the park to coordinate.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Most people have never heard of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), but the progressive, rare cholestatic liver disease can cause uncomfortable and even life-altering symptoms, and if left untreated, can also lead to liver complications, resulting in liver transplant or death.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
Even as Jesus is shown nailed to the cross, the points of incision on his palms are blurred and blood never enters the frame.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
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Gabriel A. Silva, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Given how many people were still waiting two and a half hours after they were told to disperse, maybe this is a good reminder for her that she’s reached a level of fame where a performance in the park is probably never gonna be a walk in the park to coordinate.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Most people have never heard of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), but the progressive, rare cholestatic liver disease can cause uncomfortable and even life-altering symptoms, and if left untreated, can also lead to liver complications, resulting in liver transplant or death.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
Even as Jesus is shown nailed to the cross, the points of incision on his palms are blurred and blood never enters the frame.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for never
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She’s been wildly influential without ever being less than unmistakable; no matter what sonic, thematic or characteristic elements other artists may borrow from her, none of them would ever risk being taken for Lana herself.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
26 Apr. 2025
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At the funeral, however, the crowd appeared overwhelmingly in favor of Francis’ openness to the world, no matter the specific questions of church doctrine.—
Aryn Baker,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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That being said there were some sloppy mistakes from Pellegrini's side, none more sloppy than Lukasz Fabianski's poor clearance which led to a penalty that was handily dispatched by Sergio Aguero late on.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
8 Sep. 2019
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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 4 May. 2025.
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