as in forever
for all time
planned to stay there permanently
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Recent Examples of permanently
Floating quietly in the water while these massive creatures moved through the ocean around us felt surreal, the kind of travel moment that lodges permanently in memory.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Golden Valley, Minnesota, is placing its interim police chief in the position permanently, six months after the resignation of his predecessor.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
These include permanently larger standard deductions, no federal tax on tips or overtime pay (up to specified limits) and higher credits and deductions for children, the IRS said.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
The Blazers’ win over Sacramento knocked the Clippers permanently into ninth, removing them from the Spurs’ list of potential first-round foes.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Golden Valley, Minnesota, is placing its interim police chief in the position permanently, six months after the resignation of his predecessor.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
These include permanently larger standard deductions, no federal tax on tips or overtime pay (up to specified limits) and higher credits and deductions for children, the IRS said.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
The Blazers’ win over Sacramento knocked the Clippers permanently into ninth, removing them from the Spurs’ list of potential first-round foes.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanently
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Five people lost their lives 13 years ago when two bombs forever changed Boston and the marathon it's known for.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Landowners are fairly compensated, and taxpayers are able to protect agricultural and natural lands forever.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The celebrity’s vast collection of furniture and decor — beloved by Wayfair shoppers and PEOPLE readers alike — is always chock-full of impressive deals.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Wellington, New Zealand — Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Then there were the documentaries focusing on Saturday Night Live cast members Chevy Chase and Eddie Murphy, as well the eternally SNL-adjacent Steve Martin.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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Robinson drew a tough matchup with the eternally upbeat Ozzie Albies — but ultimately ousted him, garnering 53% of y’all’s ballots.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Permanently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanently. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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