How to Use no in a Sentence

no

1 of 2 adverb
Definition of nonext
Synonyms for nonext
  • She shook her head no.
  • But the team’s bowl fate is no longer in its own hands.
    — Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 9 Nov. 2021
  • The players and staff are no longer required to wear masks in the dugout.
    — Mark Didtler, ajc, 26 May 2021
  • Still, that drought came with the result no longer in doubt.
    — Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The boat was squashed, but it was no longer curved like a banana.
    — Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2021
  • One of them blames me, blocked me on Facebook and no longer talks to me.
    — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 13 July 2020
  • Since Prescott no longer is the team’s best value, who is?
    — John Owning, Dallas News, 10 July 2020
  • The page also no longer lists breathing as a way to transmit the virus.
    — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2020
  • But who will take care of Klara when and if she’s no longer needed?
    — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2021
  • But the airline said sick crews were no longer a factor.
    — Andy Peters, ajc, 28 Dec. 2021
  • And no matter the market’s swoops and swoons, the money would last for at least 33 years.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • While the moon will go in front of the sun no matter what, pesky clouds could block the view for Kansas Citians.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Maybe there are things or habits in your life that are no longer serving you.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The smoked ham is no longer served in communal kitchens.
    — Jay Jones, chicagotribune.com, 30 Aug. 2017
  • At pharmacies, the lists of medicines no longer available grow longer by the day.
    — Compiled Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2022
  • Once the accounts are closed, customers will no longer be able to draw from them.
    — Nerd Wallet, oregonlive, 13 July 2021
  • Now that Democrats are in control, that is no longer a concern.
    — New York Times, 7 Jan. 2021
  • Greely sees a growth in outdoor showers, no longer confined to the beach and lake.
    — Washington Post, 26 May 2021
  • The state no longer is listing daily death totals from the virus.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 13 Mar. 2021
  • The game will go on no matter how many players and coaches wind up on the list.
    — Tom Silverstein, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2021
  • But no matter what, don't leave the door to the spirit world open for more than 90 seconds.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 28 July 2023
  • Defense was and is the mandate for this group no matter who starts.
    — Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2023
  • In this case, take spotting 555 as a hint to go with your gut, no matter how scary the move may seem.
    — Karina Castrillo, Women's Health, 29 July 2023
  • Two of those four dissenters are no longer on the court, however.
    — Jon Healey, Star Tribune, 27 Oct. 2020
  • Is there any way to atone for one’s mistakes, no matter how grave?
    — Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2021
  • White men for the first time will no longer make up a majority.
    — Robert Barnes, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Are the mothers no longer allowed to pick their own dress colors?
    — Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2021
  • Camera bumps are here to stay, no matter where they’re placed.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 17 June 2021
  • Decide what is core and remove what no longer fits the present market.
    — Hao Lam, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2022
  • My weight was dropping rapidly, and my body no longer felt like my own.
    — Kathryn Watson, SELF, 13 May 2022
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no

2 of 2 noun
  • The noes raised their hands.
  • There were 110 ayes and only 16 noes.
  • To be asked to be a part of a group with them was a no-brainer.
    — Josh Chesler, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2022
  • For a color to avoid, mint green in kitchens is a no-go.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 15 July 2021
  • That’s not to say toys that make noise or have screens are a hard no.
    — Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Some of the cases that have been in the media, it’s a no brainer.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Aug. 2020
  • To her, the connection between the tribe and the team is a no-brainer.
    — Shawn McFarland, courant.com, 8 Apr. 2021
  • For those with a taste for the classic, Christofle is a no-brainer.
    — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 25 Jan. 2023
  • For me, that was sort of a no-brainer that had to happen.
    — CBS News, 2 Feb. 2022
  • On paper, the casting of the two leads seemed a no-brainer.
    — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2022
  • This one feels like a no-brainer, but not many think to do it!
    — Kaitlin Kemp, House Beautiful, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The dog in the bed of a pickup truck is an absolute no.
    — Washington Post, 19 June 2021
  • The choice was a no-brainer for the women, Plum explains.
    — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2022
  • Leaving the house prepped for the outside world used to be a no-brainer.
    — Rachel Besser, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Smith likes Olaplex no. 3 and the K18 treatment for bond repair.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 28 May 2022
  • McAdams still seemed like a no-go for the live action sequel.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2022
  • Bucky comes along too and doesn't take no for an answer.
    — Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Why Capri plays such a big role in his new book: Capri is a no-brainer.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2020
  • If your mom likes to end her day with a glass of wine, this gift idea is a no-brainer.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2022
  • This is a no-brainer, but the best way to get better is simply to play.
    — Louryn Strampe, Wired, 31 Oct. 2020
  • The glass and ice mold set from Williams Sonoma is a no-brainer for Star Wars fans.
    — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 19 Apr. 2022
  • But the show goes down like a thriller, and should be a commercial no-brainer.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2021
  • The last rule is a no-brainer: remember the gift of giving.
    — CNN, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Does that mean Whitney will still be walking down the aisle or no?
    — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Plus, both are under the care of Liz Lange, so the location was quite the no-brainer.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 June 2022
  • Who knows, there might be a name that is a no-brainer by the time the buyout-market smoke clears.
    — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 23 Feb. 2022
  • While a dozen of the House's 125 members were absent, at least five were likely to vote no.
    — Fox News, 2 Apr. 2022
  • When Handley started Girlie Garage at the end of 2020, the name was a no-brainer.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Cotton socks are a no-go, even when wearing a pair of the best winter boots for men.
    — Outdoor Life, 22 Feb. 2021
  • For the Nordic neighbors, the reversal may seem like a no-brainer.
    — Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 17 May 2022

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