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as in forever
for all time
the name of Benedict Arnold will ever be linked with treason
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as in always
on every relevant occasion
the boy and his ever present dog were a common sight around the village
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as in really
to a great degree
boy, was I ever embarrassed it's been ever so long since we've seen you
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Recent Examples of ever
Joe Exotic has suffered seven years behind bars being isolated, abused, and treated in ways no American should ever endure.
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The sisters that were estranged are now closer than ever before.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 29 May 2025
So, shopping for outdoor furniture with a fair price tag is more important than ever.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
The protests have ignited national politics, and yet the scale of violence means no action can ever be enough.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The sisters that were estranged are now closer than ever before.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 29 May 2025
So, shopping for outdoor furniture with a fair price tag is more important than ever.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
The protests have ignited national politics, and yet the scale of violence means no action can ever be enough.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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But for many, the psychological bond with the ocean had been forever broken.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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His towering, bald-headed frame shrouded in floor-length coats and a distinctive voice that meshes a bellow with a whine are forever linked with the alt-grunge-goth-rock that thundered through the ‘90s.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Everything has to be centred on them, perhaps with a flexible back three with three attacking midfielders: Havertz as a false nine, Musiala half left, Wirtz half right.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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That force was another deer lying half hidden in a sparse clump of evergreen scrub.—
Jim Carmichel,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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After all, Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, the London Rules — cover your back — always apply.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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My house never looks like that and my stomach certainly isn’t that flat and why do recipes always take 20 minutes longer than described?—
Audrey Ingram,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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No team besides the Pittsburgh Pirates is really out of the NL Central race, but the Cubs have the opportunity to really run away with it.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Could iPhones really cost $3,500? President Donald Trump is threatening a tariff of at least 25% on Apple if iPhones are not manufactured or built in the United States.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Fueled by TikTok, some industry analysts believe there will be floating cities, with people living abroad permanently, working from ship and taking smaller boats onto land.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The doll was originally on display at the Warrens’ Occult Museum, which permanently closed to the public in 2019 after Lorraine Warren, one of the original owners, died, according to Atlas Obscura.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Career specialists are now working remotely, awaiting details and even more unsure about their future at the lab after they were kicked out of their longtime home in New York City last week.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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After 30% of Pali High was destroyed by the Palisades fire, students spent a few months learning remotely online.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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As enthusiasts on all things sleep, AD editors are constantly testing all the must-haves to complete a bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Hamm not only spoke highly of Hendricks, but also pointed to the performance delivered by Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson across the show's seven seasons.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
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Punch likened the grant terminations to only partially treating tuberculosis, which allows the highly infectious disease to become resistant to medicine.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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