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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
But with Authentic both looking at owning brands that drive $100 billion in retail sales, and doing so under the klieg lights of Wall Street, the company is going to face more scrutiny than ever.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Those optics appeared geared to underscore China and Russia’s enduring and ever-deepening alignment, even as both governments shift their relationship with the US.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Today’s buyers are more informed, more cautious and more price-conscious than ever before.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
And who could ever forget the kids from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, who held a mini conclave of their own, then were invited to Rome for an informal meet and greet with the holy father.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Those optics appeared geared to underscore China and Russia’s enduring and ever-deepening alignment, even as both governments shift their relationship with the US.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Today’s buyers are more informed, more cautious and more price-conscious than ever before.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
And who could ever forget the kids from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, who held a mini conclave of their own, then were invited to Rome for an informal meet and greet with the holy father.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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According to his best friend, Scott Coker is a lifelong martial artist, a bad golfer and a promoter forever critical to the MMA landscape.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Arizona has executed a death row inmate for setting two people on fire more than 20 years ago, killing one of them and changing the other's life forever.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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With warmer weather and busy months approaching, the ongoing strike and inventory uncertainty have left some bar owners with their glass half empty.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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That’s when the film threatens to resolve into the kind of tragic revenge drama that Sacha and Evgueni Galperine’s ominous score has conditioned us to half-expect from the start.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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There was always a good chance Mahomes would be ready for the team’s season opener, and the Chiefs provided an update recently saying Mahomes may be ready for training camp.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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While El Niño doesn’t always perform as expected for Southern California, some experts still find value in using its arrival as a scene-setter for potential weather impacts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Both Mbappe and Alcaraz went with a sultry vibe for their cover portraits, but what really got the internet aflutter was the cheeky photos of Alcaraz rolling around in the red dirt.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The main thing to know about the draft is that no one really knows anything.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The most obvious exit candidate is Axel Disasi, who Chelsea will hope to move on permanently after a successful loan at West Ham United.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Earlier this year, Cannon issued an additional order permanently restricting the department from releasing the report.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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With both Daugherty and her husband working remotely, construction noise filled the 2,000-square-foot house for weeks.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Although such people live within commuting distance of Chicago and were encouraged to work remotely, some might relocate to less costly rural housing, easing housing shortages and lowering prices.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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The cruel cartoon of a constantly shrewish, venal, and disloyal Mary began cementing itself in the public mind when William Herndon, Lincoln’s Springfield law partner, started lecturing about his reminiscences within months of the President’s murder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Investors are also constantly comparing bond yields to potential stock market returns.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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Ebola is a highly contagious and often fatal disease spread through bodily fluids including blood, vomit and semen.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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So, of course, the latest movie from the two-time Oscar nominee, his first feature in close to a decade, is highly anticipated.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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