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
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Set to launch no earlier than September 2027, the telescope is designed to discover 90% of asteroids and comets that are 460 feet in size or larger and come within 30 million miles of Earth’s orbit.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Leggings may be a hard no at work, but this best-selling Amazon fashion find is the next best thing.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026
And, no, the controversial coach won’t likely be excused from his post anytime soon.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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
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Adverb
And what’s so predominant is the characters are no bigger than the story.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Set to launch no earlier than September 2027, the telescope is designed to discover 90% of asteroids and comets that are 460 feet in size or larger and come within 30 million miles of Earth’s orbit.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
Brett Crossland gave it up to Ohio State rightfielder Noah Furcht, who ripped a no-doubter to left to cut into Texas' lead.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Leggings may be a hard no at work, but this best-selling Amazon fashion find is the next best thing.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Interjection
The All Day Every Day High-Waisted Shaper Panty is stay-in-place (no, really) underwear that offers just enough tummy control without constriction.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026
And, no, the controversial coach won’t likely be excused from his post anytime soon.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Related article Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal
Ukraine in 2025 is a bleak prospect.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no
Adverb
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Casap may never change after ‘horrific’ crimes First-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory life sentence.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Staffers—from front desk employees to valet—never missed a beat and were full of helpful information both about the hotel, its offerings, and the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 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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That prompted a complete collapse of the negotiations, then passage of the bill as written and, finally, Polis' veto.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Majeed voted with Republicans to override Stein’s veto of a controversial bill about sexuality, religion in schools and school libraries.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Artificial intelligence systems do not possess human intelligence and therefore should not be granted rights or protections reserved for people, as evidenced by the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a case challenging the requirement that copyrightable works must have human authorship.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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But for those who are tending toward cosmetic refusal anyway, the Commission’s words might be just the spiritual ticket.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Congress does not have a yay or nay on the merger, but Democratic lawmakers have warned of investigations and other actions, something that will prove much more salient if the party gains control of one or more chambers in the midterms.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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Researchers say a growing number of young people are turning to AI to navigate social situations — drafting rejection texts, decoding mixed signals and scripting difficult conversations.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The rejection of the application, highly unusual for the FDA, prompted Moderna to go public with Prasad's decision and vow to formally challenge it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 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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But their $2,000-a-month income hardly even covers their rent, a shortfall that has left Ratledge in debt and deeply depressed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The mid-major versus high major value is hardly new.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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“No.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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