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
Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
Each sunset experience is limited to a group no larger than eight, and includes a bottle of wine or Prosecco and a charcuterie board.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In the end, the senior senator from Kentucky, who does not plan to run for reelection, was the only Republican to follow through on those concerns by voting no.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Everyone needs a hunting partner, no matter how ornery.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
Each sunset experience is limited to a group no larger than eight, and includes a bottle of wine or Prosecco and a charcuterie board.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Noun
Lydia begs Naomi to take Janine back in, but that's a big no from the commander's wife.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In the end, the senior senator from Kentucky, who does not plan to run for reelection, was the only Republican to follow through on those concerns by voting no.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no
Adverb
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The second half was no different and the Knicks never let up, allowing some starters to rest nearly half of the final frame.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Always mow slopes and hills from side to side (and never mow when the grass is wet).—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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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
Noun
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Some private companies have what amounts to veto power over any move employees make with their shares, a way to exercise greater control over their cap tables.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Opponents of the governor’s veto believe the expenditure of that energy is necessary and point to efforts in Washington to unravel DEI as a reason Maryland should commit itself to study reparations.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Despite Gallot’s refusal to romanticize his workplace — indeed, because of it — his devotion paradoxically shines through.—
Sadie Stein,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the Swiss hosts may just be hoping that by their refusal to take sides, the contest goes off without too much controversy.—
Andrew Jones,
NBC news,
15 May 2025
Interjection
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The ceiling is probably just an inch north of a league-average starting pitcher, but oh man, would that be a victory for the player, given what he’s gone through over his career.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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People talk about, oh, this is America versus China.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Also, unlike the debate over eight vs. nine conference games, the play-in weekend doesn’t have a set of yeas and nays.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Last month, the San Francisco central committee resolution passed with 15 aye votes, eight nays and eight abstentions.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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There’s no palm rejection when using the stylus, so my hand made unintended markings in my notes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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One key driver of this was the constant exposure to judgment and perceived rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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However, the meeting hardly quelled tensions between the two churches.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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Carpenter crushes right-handed pitching, but that’s hardly news.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“No.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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