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as in never
not in any degree, way, or under any condition
this cake is no better than the last one we made
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2
as in none
certainly not
in no uncertain terms we were told to leave
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2
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
gave him a polite no when he asked her to dance
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as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
no—you can't possibly mean that I failed that test! I studied for days!
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Recent Examples of no
Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
This year will be no different.
—Seth Jacobson, The Providence Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
And if one person says no, that’s a no.
—Tamara Southward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
If not for Camilla, who’d gone out of her way to take Regina in, even letting her share the bedroom with her and Lalla, the others wouldn’t have welcomed her—not out of spite, no, because none of them were spiteful after all, but out of indifference, selfishness, plain and simple.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
The offensive line needs three new starters and more clarity as to the quality of its backups, with few no-doubter candidates.
—Nathan Baird, cleveland, 20 Jan. 2023
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Adverb
A week at home, for starters, that no doubt will include time on the range at Royal Oaks.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
This year will be no different.
—Seth Jacobson, The Providence Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
The worst no’s can be confidence-shattering.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
And if one person says no, that’s a no.
—Tamara Southward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Interjection
And no, the Cardio Speeder concept certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
If not for Camilla, who’d gone out of her way to take Regina in, even letting her share the bedroom with her and Lalla, the others wouldn’t have welcomed her—not out of spite, no, because none of them were spiteful after all, but out of indifference, selfishness, plain and simple.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
With no itchy seams and a blended no-static material, this shirt is designed for running and reduces chafing, retains shape, stretches further than other fabrics, and uses mesh to maximize breathability during cardio heavy training.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
The offensive line needs three new starters and more clarity as to the quality of its backups, with few no-doubter candidates.
—Nathan Baird, cleveland, 20 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no
Adverb
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The men referenced in the files have vehemently denied any criminal association with Epstein, including after the latest release on Friday, and the president has never been accused of wrongdoing by law enforcement.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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View gallery - 3 images Walking in the rain with an umbrella is never a hands-free experience.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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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
Noun
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Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said that veto must be reversed as part of a tax-relief deal.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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After that, the map would go to the governor for his approval or veto.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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House Republicans are preparing a contempt resolution for Clinton and his wife next week over their refusal to testify as part of their Epstein investigation.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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In one case, the refusal of Homeland Security officials to back down may cause video footage that further undercuts their narrative to become public.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With Cornyn not on the floor, the vote for more than 25 minutes was stuck at 56 ayes and 40 nays, with three other GOP senators, Rick Scott of Florida, Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson and Mike Lee of Utah, not voting, for unclear reasons.—
Emily Wilkins,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Colorado's delegation has voted on the funding measures along party lines, including nays lodged again Wednesday by Bennet and Sen. John Hickenlooper, both Democrats.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Calling for an independent transportation study is not a rejection of women’s professional soccer.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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A week before being taken into custody, Lemon predicted he’d be arrested, despite Schiltz's rejection of the government's previous attempts to apprehend him.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
Adverb
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It can hardly be disputed that science and medicine today are awash in disinformation.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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There are plenty of ski trails throughout the state, but hardly any skating trails.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“No.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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