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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
The optimism of the era and the wonder of space exploration are also key to Taylor Jenkin Reid’s latest novel, Atmosphere, which follows Joan Goodwin, a member of the 1980s space shuttle program (and only the second class of female astronauts at NASA ever).
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Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 15 July 2025
She was found as a lost dog on Route 22, but no one ever came for her, and she's been waiting for a home ever since.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
This marks the most Emmy nominations HBO has ever received in a single year, beating its previous total of 137 in 2019.
—Peter White, Deadline, 15 July 2025
These recipes give you a taste of restaurant favorites without ever leaving home.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 15 July 2025
She was found as a lost dog on Route 22, but no one ever came for her, and she's been waiting for a home ever since.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
This marks the most Emmy nominations HBO has ever received in a single year, beating its previous total of 137 in 2019.
—Peter White, Deadline, 15 July 2025
These recipes give you a taste of restaurant favorites without ever leaving home.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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Their findings add strong evidence that the rise of animal husbandry forever shaped humanity’s relationship with disease, though the timing defied their expectations.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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For that and so many other reasons, Ozzy Osbourne will forever be remembered as the godfather of heavy metal, and moreover, as the Prince of Darkness who ironically was a shining light to so many.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But just weeks earlier, on sweltering afternoons in Orlando and Cincinnati, the stands were half empty.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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No matter how Jones tries to spin things, his solutions are half baked and costly.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Difficult conversations will always be part of the workplace.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Even when Maron was a younger, more aggressive comic, his jokes were always a vehicle for recursive self-reflection.—
Vikram Murthi,
The Atlantic,
2 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Each suite has its own floor, but the public spaces are where the hotel really shines.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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She’s really elevated the issue to a national level.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The Four were created and introduced by Marvel legends Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1961, a mighty quartet of space pioneers whose DNA was permanently altered on a space mission, giving them superpowers and transforming them into beloved celebrities.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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The industry throughout California was jolted by the closure of Golden Gate Fields near Berkeley, which closed permanently in 2024 after 83 years of operation.—
MARIANA GARCIA,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
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This is a popular hotel with people working remotely, as there are Mac desktops available for guest use and plenty of comfortable public spaces to post up with your own computer.—
Anna Haines,
AFAR Media,
23 July 2025
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Starbucks is the latest to signal the end of pandemic-era flexibility: Its CEO Brian Niccol—who had been working remotely himself—recently bought a house in Seattle and is now calling staff into HQ at least four days a week, even offering to pay off those who won’t relocate.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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So, how can leaders steer their organizations forward, make smart decisions, and keep employees motivated while battling an onslaught of uncertainty that is constantly shifting the workforce?—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The outbreak highlights the persistent challenges posed by emerging infectious diseases in a highly connected world and the importance of prevention for U.S. travelers to affected destinations.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Long story short, the scientists at Oak Ridge tasked with refining the uranium needed for the bomb were having problems with the highly corrosive uranium hexafluoride used to separate the uranium isotopes.—
David Szondy
August 02,
New Atlas,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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