as in indeed
not merely this but also
I was angry—nay, furious—at the way they were treating that poor dog
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as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
gave a resounding nay to the request for a mixed-company camping trip
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Recent Examples of nay
Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2012
So, coming live from my Van Down By the River, Old Prospector's pickaxe in my right hand, Cowbell in my left, Opera Man wig on my head, El Nino thundering away above it, here are the eight footballers who could, nay should, host SNL.
—SI.com, 9 Oct. 2019
Meg Donohue, ELLE, 6 Jan. 2023
By the time Baird arrived, the demand — nay, necessity — for lawns that were even more drought-tolerant was imminent.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022
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And journalists who actually do their jobs are nay-saying trouble-makers who have the temerity to not rely on press releases.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2012
So, coming live from my Van Down By the River, Old Prospector's pickaxe in my right hand, Cowbell in my left, Opera Man wig on my head, El Nino thundering away above it, here are the eight footballers who could, nay should, host SNL.
—SI.com, 9 Oct. 2019
Noun
Those who have been on the Birkenstock bandwagon for years—nay, decades—are honestly a little miffed right now.
—Meg Donohue, ELLE, 6 Jan. 2023
By the time Baird arrived, the demand — nay, necessity — for lawns that were even more drought-tolerant was imminent.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nay
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But his warnings of fines were indeed rather scary.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Christmas is indeed a feast of light, as is Chanukah, which begins tonight for our Jewish neighbors.Timothy Cardinal Dolan, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Coraline 15th Anniversary notched a nice no. 5 at the domestic box office with $8.63 million for the three-day weekend on 1,603 screens.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2024
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And the yes vote in the new poll, though short of 50%, was well ahead of the no.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2024
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In the same way, Zelensky’s refusal to cede any territory conceals the reality that many Ukrainians—perhaps most—are ready to accept the loss of the areas Russia now occupies in exchange for a durable peace.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The sale violated the right of first refusal that Mexico City law enshrines for renters: Owners must first consider offers by a building’s current tenants before seeking other buyers.Madeleine Wattenbarger, Eliana Gilet, & Axel Hernández, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
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This is something that certainly will weigh heavily on investigators in this case.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Most economists, however, say across-the-board tariffs of 10% to 20% will almost certainly prompt reciprocal measures by other countries, resulting in slower trade and economic activity and higher prices for businesses and consumers.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Biden’s May 16, 2023, veto killed Republican efforts to reinstate the tariffs on solar imports. 4.Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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Governors from both parties have creatively used the partial veto.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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There have been only nine rejections of Cabinet nominees by the Senate in American history.George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
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Three genes were eliminated to avoid an immediate immune rejection after the transplant, Montgomery said.Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Here are a few ideas for quick travel options to go to places that will surely be covered in beautiful, magical snow this winter.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports that Houston could trade for Nolan Arenado—another third baseman—which would surely close the door on a potential Bregman return.Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The model has grown in popularity and revenue in the last decade, as insurance premiums and claim denials have risen alongside soaring health care costs, fueling distrust of health insurance companies.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lowery was quick to remind commissioners of the planning commission's previous denial of the land use plan amendment and rezone request.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Nay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nay. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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