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 nothing
certainly not
in no uncertain terms we were told to leave
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1
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
Nathan Baird, cleveland, 20 Jan. 2023
Serve this uplifting and lemony no-bake pie and watch the party spring back to life.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Always show up, no matter what.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
As Walker departed with runners at the corners with one out, Verlander’s final start of the season — and perhaps his final start as a Giant — looked destined to end with one final no-decision.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Council members Amanda Sawyer, Diane Romero-Campbell, Shontel Lewis, Amanda Sandoval, Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez and Jamie Torres also voted no, while council members Kevin Flynn, Darrell Watson, Paul Kashmann and Chris Hinds voted yes.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
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
Serve this uplifting and lemony no-bake pie and watch the party spring back to life.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022
Noun
Pop was always premised on replay value—but no matter how many times someone spun their CD of Bedtime Stories, Madonna received money only from the initial sale.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Always show up, no matter what.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Interjection
When Jason Wald, VP of production, pitched him on Longlegs with a two-minute clip, his instinct was to give the film a hard no.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
As Walker departed with runners at the corners with one out, Verlander’s final start of the season — and perhaps his final start as a Giant — looked destined to end with one final no-decision.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
For Wisconsin in particular, Johnson voted yes while Baldwin voted no.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Council members Amanda Sawyer, Diane Romero-Campbell, Shontel Lewis, Amanda Sandoval, Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez and Jamie Torres also voted no, while council members Kevin Flynn, Darrell Watson, Paul Kashmann and Chris Hinds voted yes.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no
Adverb
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In the last eight seasons, Reid has never attempted three fourth downs in the first half of a game.—
Sam McDowell
October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Fake invoices, bilks ‘restricted funds’ Jackson and court records show Gatlin approved hundreds of invoices for services and items that were never provided to the Foundation.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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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Newsom signed their bills on Monday evening, hours before a deadline requiring him to sign or veto legislation elapsed.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, proponents of the bill say the veto will result in more exposure to toxic chemicals.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Emerson found the transfer retaliatory and said Philip’s refusal was protected under California labor law.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Anything from Hamas’s refusal to accept terms of transitional period, completely disarming, or a violent incident could become a pretext to violate the ceasefire.—
Shibley Telhami,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda, the other nay vote, suggested the council adopt changes to the agreed upon issues while the members who proposed the item, Wilson and Jimenez, work through sticking points on the body camera footage with the chief.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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All this despite the nay-saying of classic-car purists.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One day, doctors could produce blood fully compatible with a patient’s body, avoiding rejection risks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Other university leaders are saying MIT's rejection of the deal opens the door for other institutions to make the same choice, rather than agree to deals like some of the Ivies have.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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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Keaton was involved with Beatty at the time, though her performance hardly takes a backseat to his portrayal of lefty journalist John Reed.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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Her open limbs dangle all over the velvet, her pubic triangle hardly concealed.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
11 Oct. 2025
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“No.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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