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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
In a world of constant visibility and instant judgment, the cost of failure can feel higher than ever— the instinct is to avoid risk, protect what exists, and wait for certainty that never arrives.
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Keith Krach,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Anyone who has ever left something in the back seat of a rideshare knows how stressful that moment can be.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Shoppers of all ages swear by the ever-popular L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion — including A-listers like Martha Stewart, 84, and Kendall Jenner, 30.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Enjoy a stress-free 4th of July with our easiest-ever strawberry shortcake recipe.
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Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
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Keith Krach,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Anyone who has ever left something in the back seat of a rideshare knows how stressful that moment can be.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Shoppers of all ages swear by the ever-popular L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion — including A-listers like Martha Stewart, 84, and Kendall Jenner, 30.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Enjoy a stress-free 4th of July with our easiest-ever strawberry shortcake recipe.
—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for ever
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
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His authentic character and fearlessness in the face of adversity will live on forever through this distinguished award.
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Wei’s prose is delicious, propulsively hurdling us through the lives of Gen and Arin, who will live in my marrow forever.
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The controversial romance between Wilson and Batula, half-heartedly dubbed #Scamanda — though that nickname never took off the way #Scandoval did in spring 2023 — was confirmed by them on March 31 in a joint post on Instagram.
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Whether that cup is half full or half empty is the issue at hand.
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While teenagers have always looked to older peers for inspiration, social media has accelerated and amplified this process.
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The Boyle Heights blaze, similar to the Eaton and Palisades fires, has revealed the region’s air monitoring can’t always tell people what they’ve been exposed to in a disaster.
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Tried and tested professionals to really help maintain a high standard.
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Depending on the outcome, the money could be restored or LAHSA could be permanently barred from receiving funds.
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Also, the Sheriff’s Office honored Murphy with a memorial permanently displayed within the Patrol Division.
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For all the chatter about his choices in handbags, Haaland doesn’t seem remotely bothered.
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Not that the final signature is remotely on this yet with six more Fan Fest days and Round of 32 and quarterfinal matches ahead.
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In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.
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And like the photons that travel billions of light-years to reach us, new fragments are constantly falling into place.
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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This cucumber-and-onion dip meshes both flavors from the beloved Southern appetizers to make a zesty, creamy dish that will be highly appreciated at any party.
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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