never

adverb

ˈne-vər How to pronounce never (audio)
Definition of nevernext
1
as in not
at no time I have never been out of the country

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2
as in no
not in any degree, way, or under any condition even though my proposal was turned down, I will never be convinced that my idea isn't a good one

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Recent Examples of never The platform has heard its users’ complaints about lengthy, generic missives never touched by human hands loud and clear. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 This blatant, quid pro quo charade with Putin confirms that America’s values and priorities have never been his own. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 Swift, an Emmy and Grammy winner, has never been nominated for an Oscar. — Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 George had never seen wilderness this expansive, nature as far as the horizon. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for never
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  • In that regard, Reed was no different from anyone else who has tried and failed to solve the Wembanyama conundrum.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • If looking for a single reason the Dodgers didn’t three-peat, look no further than the guy who led them to their two-peat.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • Among the historic attractions dotting Route 66, there may be none more hapless and ill fated as the Aztec Hotel in Monrovia.
    — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • Several artists will compete across genre categories, and there may be none more varied than Turnstile.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Never.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/never. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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