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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
Both men have largely disowned the film, which introduces elements of the supernatural to the Blues Brothers universe and boasts some of the worst special effects ever seen in a studio film.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, various pressures stunted the farms from ever fully realizing their treatment vision.
—TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
Now, a new study by Realtor.com has found that more existing houses than ever are in HOA-run communities, and that the fees collected to operate those properties are rising.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Humanity is closer than ever to catastrophe, according to the atomic scientists behind the Doomsday Clock.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, various pressures stunted the farms from ever fully realizing their treatment vision.
—TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
Now, a new study by Realtor.com has found that more existing houses than ever are in HOA-run communities, and that the fees collected to operate those properties are rising.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Humanity is closer than ever to catastrophe, according to the atomic scientists behind the Doomsday Clock.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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If Ukraine cedes land to Russia to end the war, as the Trump administration has signaled it might, many Ukrainians feel they will be stranded forever.—
Yan Zhuang,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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For this reason, taking forever is not always intentional, explains Sara F. Douglas, PsD, a neuropsychologist specializing in the assessment of the learning, emotional, and behavioral profiles of children, adolescents, and adults.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Black History is American History My daughter does not know her daddy is half Black.—
Davon Loeb,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2025
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The savageness of the noise whirled me half around.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Anything with a Negro League legend will always catch my eye.—
Brooks Peck,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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How can driving barefoot affect your safety Being comfortable while driving is always a top priority.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The vile memes, violence, anti-Semitism, homophobia and anti-trans hate that were so commonplace in the Proud Boys were all really just a big joke — trolling, Rehl said.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Survivor contestant Jonny Fairplay announced Saturday that his grandmother has died… really.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2025
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Lunar update The far side of the moon, which permanently faces away from Earth, is home to many wonders — including a massive crater near the lunar south pole with deep grooves radiating away from it.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Rowton was permanently banned from Chiefs games or events and his season tickets were revoked.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Prior to the pandemic, about 350 million people worked remotely around the world, representing approximately 10% of the global workforce.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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When Deryn Russell and her partner were working remotely in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, enjoying the sunshine and surf, things started to go downhill.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The only concern that may be raised would be if people constantly wait for the goods to go on sale and not buy them when the goods are fresh.—
Peiyu Lin,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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In Apple Music promotional videos with Timothee Chalamet (which was a choice), Kendrick without prompt constantly acknowledges the song.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Army has said the Black Hawk crew was highly experienced and accustomed to the crowded skies around the nation’s capital.—
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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