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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
Joe Exotic has suffered seven years behind bars being isolated, abused, and treated in ways no American should ever endure.
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The sisters that were estranged are now closer than ever before.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 29 May 2025
So, shopping for outdoor furniture with a fair price tag is more important than ever.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
The protests have ignited national politics, and yet the scale of violence means no action can ever be enough.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The sisters that were estranged are now closer than ever before.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 29 May 2025
So, shopping for outdoor furniture with a fair price tag is more important than ever.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
The protests have ignited national politics, and yet the scale of violence means no action can ever be enough.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
Adverb
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Aging research often gets lumped in with science fiction-like efforts to stop aging or live forever, but its real goal is far more grounded: to improve health across the lifespan.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
24 May 2025
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Dog Overlooked At Adoption Event Gets Happy Ending By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A dog that was recently overlooked at a Kentucky adoption event has found her forever home.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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According to Verizon's survey, more than half say producing enough content to keep up with demand is a challenge.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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About 30% of dioceses, Spicer said, reported having at least one religious worker forced to leave the country because of the processing backlog, while more than half anticipated losing a worker within the coming year; 15% of dioceses expected to lose between 5 and 10 workers.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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After all, Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, the London Rules — cover your back — always apply.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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My house never looks like that and my stomach certainly isn’t that flat and why do recipes always take 20 minutes longer than described?—
Audrey Ingram,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Could iPhones really cost $3,500? President Donald Trump is threatening a tariff of at least 25% on Apple if iPhones are not manufactured or built in the United States.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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No team besides the Pittsburgh Pirates is really out of the NL Central race, but the Cubs have the opportunity to really run away with it.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Fueled by TikTok, some industry analysts believe there will be floating cities, with people living abroad permanently, working from ship and taking smaller boats onto land.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Europe stands to benefit, too: a successful deal could help shift the geopolitical balance in the South Caucasus permanently away from Russia.—
Zaur Shiriyev,
Foreign Affairs,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Bliven is part of a growing global community of virtual plane-spotters — aviation fans who tune in remotely to livestreams of major airports.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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Liam Hess is American Vogue’s senior lifestyle editor, overseeing coverage of homes, travel, food, design, parties, and weddings remotely from London.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The spokesperson also noted that visa applicants may continue to submit applications and that consular sections are constantly adjusting their schedules to allow for sufficient time to fully vet the cases before them.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Orcas are highly social ocean predators that live and travel in groups, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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One of the best parts is that the work is highly personalized, which is something pages of online info lack.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ever. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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