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as in nobody
a person of no importance or influence
those snobs on the cruise ship tried to make me feel like a complete zero
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as in depth
the lowest point or level
after several dating disasters, my confidence with the opposite sex is at zero
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Recent Examples of zero
Amelia Campbell threw a complete game for seventh-seeded Simley, and kept the contest knotted at zeros until the bottom of the third, when Byron broke through with a pair of unearned runs scored on a single by Kaydence Fjerstad.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
The right-hander pitched like a vet, throwing up zeros in the second, third and fourth, but Arvada West couldn’t get to Raiders junior pitcher Mikey Kroll.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The Cubs did just enough to scratch a run across against Braves lefty Chris Sale, and the bullpen kept tossing up zeros en route to a 2-0 victory to snap a four-game losing streak.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Work fewer than 35 years and the SSA plugs zeros into the missing slots, which drags your benefit down.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
The right-hander pitched like a vet, throwing up zeros in the second, third and fourth, but Arvada West couldn’t get to Raiders junior pitcher Mikey Kroll.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The Cubs did just enough to scratch a run across against Braves lefty Chris Sale, and the bullpen kept tossing up zeros en route to a 2-0 victory to snap a four-game losing streak.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Work fewer than 35 years and the SSA plugs zeros into the missing slots, which drags your benefit down.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zero
Noun
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While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Despite the tragicomic instability and the rotating cast of nobodies temporarily tasked with running the country, when seen in macroeconomic terms, Peru appears to be doing just fine, thank you.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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Unlike some of his more strapping forebears (think Liam Neeson, Kevin Costner, or Aaron Eckhart), Odenkirk specializes in nobodies and normals: people one would not expect to be killing machines.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The depth and speed of England were ultimately too much to overcome, as England had 11 shots on goal to just five for Croatia.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Its understated hue makes an impact, especially with the glassy depth of the cat-eye finish.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Neither hit, however, so the score midway through remained nil-nil.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Nil-nil after 90 minutes, the game went to extra time and then penalties.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Consider a dashboard that shows applications, including keys and libraries; network traffic protocols and ciphers; hardware, such as HSMs and TPMs; and third-party dependencies, including cryptographic or software bills of materials.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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As zonky cross-generational ciphers go, the group’s debut, Strictly 4 the Scythe, is no Hypnotize Camp Posse, the amalgam of Three 6 Mafia and a grip of artists signed to their Hypnotize Minds label in the early 2000s.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For a more complex arrangement, try stacking dwarf azaleas in front of taller mountain laurels and select plants with coordinating flower colors.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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The rounded dwarf types fit neatly into compact gardens as foundation plantings, borders, or accents.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The technique, demonstrated at the Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, eliminates the need for costly molds while enabling lightweight, foldable structures.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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This lightweight yet roomy bag completely flips the script on traditional carry-ons, coming in at just $128 and packing useful features into a minimal footprint.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Pelicans swooped overhead and night herons, with spiky yellow feathers flying from their heads, goofily pecked the grass for insects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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If the insect was left unchecked, the disease could cost the California wine industry $166 million annually, California Department of Food and Agriculture officials said in an email.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zero. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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