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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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
Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The federal government shutdown continues and Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Knives on the Countertop Knives on the countertop are a big no for Roynon.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Jason Green, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Commissioner Christine King, who is up for reelection, and Commissioner Joe Carollo, who is running for mayor, voted no.
—Miami Herald, 22 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
Why no mumblings of atonement for the predatory nature of capitalism itself, its core values and standard operating procedures no different from those of the beasts in the field?
—Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The federal government shutdown continues and Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Interjection
Accessories aren’t exempt from the conversation, as the quiet-no-more approach seen in many collections trickled down to shoes, bags and more.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Knives on the Countertop Knives on the countertop are a big no for Roynon.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Anyone with information about the recent theft or the statue’s whereabouts can call the police department’s non-emergency line at 408-277-8900 and reference case no.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Commissioner Christine King, who is up for reelection, and Commissioner Joe Carollo, who is running for mayor, voted no.
—Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no
Adverb
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Right now, there’s a broad consensus that the global populist right understands our almost post-literate new media in a way their opponents never will.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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God never sanctions cruelty; love that harms is not love at all.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 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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Continue reading … NO MORE STUDIES – Gov Moore defends veto of reparations commission, calls for immediate action instead.—
,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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But after vetoes by successive Presidents, a literacy test wasn’t implemented until 1917, when Congress overrode Woodrow Wilson’s veto.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two cases about the passport refusals eventually made their way to the Supreme Court.—
Time,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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And now, because of their refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, people are confronting premiums that will double, triple, or in some cases quadruple in amount.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Research shows that people who acknowledge or apologize for rejection risk activating the rejectee’s ire, rather than alleviating hurt feelings.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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And the ego needed to overcome shyness and stage fright collides with the endless rejection that defines the profession.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
20 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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Being knocked out of the Carabao Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby has hardly helped, either.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Just months later, Siwa can hardly say the song’s full title without rolling her eyes.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“No.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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