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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
Competition in this economic sector is becoming ever fiercer.
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Dr. Ardem Patapoutian, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
With Shondaland’s signature flair and Paul William Davies’ sharp script, the show moves fast, keeps you guessing, and lets its ensemble shine without ever losing its center.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
No family should ever have to endure the tragic nightmare of losing a beloved child.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
That’s by far the highest total ever, eclipsing the 25 units the ACC won in 2016.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Dr. Ardem Patapoutian, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
With Shondaland’s signature flair and Paul William Davies’ sharp script, the show moves fast, keeps you guessing, and lets its ensemble shine without ever losing its center.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
No family should ever have to endure the tragic nightmare of losing a beloved child.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
That’s by far the highest total ever, eclipsing the 25 units the ACC won in 2016.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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Of course, the ‘70s disco era will forever be associated with the timeless Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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And if the computation continued forever, the material had no gap.—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Turbo generates final images quickly but is twice as expensive in terms of credit use, while relax mode takes its time but is half as expensive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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Studies from Cornell University and Auckland University show that mothers are half as likely to be called back for jobs as non-mothers.—
Gully Flowers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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These may not always provide accurate heart rate and step count measurements.56 The metric could also be influenced by outside factors that vary from person to person, Greene said.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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In a city that’s always moving, always evolving, Broadway remains a steadfast symbol of New York’s soul.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Our crew was really amazing, and the cast was wonderful to work with.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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And that has really been different from a lot of these other aspiring autocrats in recent years.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Unlike Yount, who then moved from shortstop to center field permanently, Knoblauch at least stuck around left field for the final two seasons of his career.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Customers can log into their accounts and permanently delete their data by following the steps on this page, according to the news release.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Distance-Extended Gesture Control offers hands-free operation so a user can remotely activate the Tail 2’s AI Tracking, zooming and recording funciton with using simple hand gestures.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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After the operation, I wouldn’t be allowed to lift anything remotely heavy or do any strenuous activity for four to six weeks.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Since the launch of Billboard Arabia in 2023, Manal has been a recurring presence—an artist whose work constantly challenges norms and celebrates female empowerment.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Just leave your inability to suspend biblical amounts of disbelief at the door, and prepare to experience the absolute bone-chilling horror that is a constantly pinging smartphone.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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That’s how many children in the US received the first dose of the highly effective measles-mumps-rubella vaccine by 15 months of age in 2024 — down from more than 77% in 2020.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Getty Images Artificial intelligence is projected to reach $4.8 trillion in market value by 2033, but the technology’s benefits remain highly concentrated, according to the U.N. Trade and Development agency.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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