1
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
Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Don’t interrupt him, no matter what.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Deviled Eggs This was a unanimous no.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The Sacramento Bee reports that the vote to eliminate more than 400 positions passed 3-1, with Trustees Tara Jeane, Taylor Kayatta, and Chinua Rhodes voting yes, and April Ybarra voting no.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 16 Feb. 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
Strong, reliable products, a pledge to help the planet, and plenty of variety in color, style, and gear type, this is a brand for anyone who intends to go outside, no matter how intense (or relaxed) your adventures get.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Don’t interrupt him, no matter what.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Christmas season was a hard no.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Deviled Eggs This was a unanimous no.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Interjection
But no, this deal was not going to happen—and nor will any deal like it at his company.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The Sacramento Bee reports that the vote to eliminate more than 400 positions passed 3-1, with Trustees Tara Jeane, Taylor Kayatta, and Chinua Rhodes voting yes, and April Ybarra voting no.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 16 Feb. 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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Santa Margarita never had a chance.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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
Noun
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The council majority could pass its plan without input from Lee, who does not hold veto power.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The veto was a victory for businesses that sell those kinds of products, but a federal ban is still scheduled to go into effect later this year.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As with much else in this wretched administration, the initial refusal to review Moderna’s vaccine was a transparent pretext for officials to pursue political and ideological preferences under the guise of regular government administration.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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The situation has been complicated by the refusal of congressional Democrats to vote for a new budget for Noem’s department, which has caused a partial government shutdown that is expected to last at least into next week.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 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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Their answers predicted a crushing rejection of the Roosevelt administration and the triumphant election of Republican Alf Landon and his running mate, Frank Knox.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Lung transplant patients see their doctors often in the year after the surgery, when the risk of organ rejection is the highest, Powers said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 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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Add this device to your carry-on or checked bag if you’re stressed about incurring overweight bag fees while traveling—it’ll hardly take up any space in your suitcase.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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That rule is hardly written in stone, however, and could be overturned.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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“No.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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