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not

[not] / nɒt /
ADJECTIVE
neither
Synonyms


ADVERB
no
Synonyms


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“Absolutely not! They made their decision and took the low road to unearned riches to play in a subpar league, while trashing the PGA Tour on the way out, showing a complete lack of sportsmanship.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The legendary stage and screen star told People earlier this year that she had always been against the idea of writing her memoir: "'Absolutely not! 'Tell it when I'm gone!' was my philosophy," she explained.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

“Absolutely not! The venue is a big part of both the Center and the Villa. That is what makes the Getty Museums so ‘special.’

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

“Protests and demonstrations, on whichever side — yes. Violence — absolutely not! If one side wins, the state will lose. We must remain one people and one state — Jewish and democratic.”

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2023

“But we can’t leave you here to drown! You heard what they said—once the lake starts to fill, this whole place will be underwater, whether we like it or not! We have to get away!”

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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