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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
Has anyone ever seen a mummy grapple?
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Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Violence, neglect, and hardship shaped David’s childhood long before the State ever called him a defendant.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The drop-in-the-dark attraction features randomized drop sequences that move much faster than Tower of Terror ever did.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
During his prime, Borg shared an intense rivalry with John McEnroe and their battle in the 1980 Wimbledon final is considered one of the greatest ever tennis matches.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Violence, neglect, and hardship shaped David’s childhood long before the State ever called him a defendant.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The drop-in-the-dark attraction features randomized drop sequences that move much faster than Tower of Terror ever did.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
During his prime, Borg shared an intense rivalry with John McEnroe and their battle in the 1980 Wimbledon final is considered one of the greatest ever tennis matches.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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Then, a 2022 diagnosis changed her life forever.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Speaking of forever, that’s the sort of enduring impact he’s made on Kansas City, the NFL and to an increasingly international audience as the face of a team that’s played in Brazil, Germany and Mexico over the last few seasons.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The film clocks in at nearly three hours but feels half as long.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
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The following year, Mauriss reemerged with a £115 million ($150 million) bid to purchase EFL Championship club Sheffield United, then half-owned by Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Greenberg did not always have Capitol Hill in mind.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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Renewables are intermittent, though—the sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The game also has an electronic version over at Demiplane Nexus which is really useful for keeping all the different character write-ups in one place.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That's a really interesting way to put it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Iran issued a warning to world powers as the United Nations Security Council prepared to vote Friday on whether to permanently lift sanctions, pushing back against threats to snap back punitive measures over its nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Reuters — The United Nations Security Council did not adopt a draft resolution on Friday to permanently lift sanctions on Iran, but Tehran and key European powers still have eight days to try and agree to a delay.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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This Western technology has allowed Kazakh children to learn remotely while using Microsoft 365 products.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The newest release comes with a fix for a major vulnerability that can see hackers gain access to your device and remotely install malicious code.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If your aesthetic is constantly evolving, this subtle striped rug will grow with you.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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During his sojourn in Philadelphia, Ali constantly challenged Frazier to unsanctioned fights.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Trump has been highly critical of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting rates quickly and has attempted to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Regardless, this race usually offers a bigger and highly competitive field.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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