Definition of permanentlynext

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Recent Examples of permanently Asked by the judge how the settlement addresses the state AGs’ concerns over competition, as outlined in its antitrust case, Blizzard said the reasoning was that the states were wary about permanently blocking the Paramount-WBD deal. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 And how could a young man so passionate about helping others, who loved his family so deeply, do something that would hurt so profoundly and permanently? — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Not everyone accepted that the earnings outlook was about to be permanently altered. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 After a probationary period in 2010, use of the cowbells was permanently reinstated. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permanently
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanently
Adverb
  • Nevertheless, the current situation in Hormuz simply cannot last forever.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • One that stands out forever will be the piece that Val and I got to choreograph for Len Goodman, for his tribute.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The display glasses didn’t always respond to thumb swipes and sometimes lagged after voice commands.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Sally Hayden’s reportage is always deeply humane, rigorous and challenging, and this new book promises to be an education.
    — Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • This conclusion drives home that Chris will never be able to fully vanquish evil; he’ll be stuck in a loop, eternally pursuing this specter.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The ice inside these eternally dark craters could be used to supply water, air, and rocket fuel for a Moon base, supporting a permanent settlement and providing a springboard for future expeditions to Mars.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Permanently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanently. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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