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Steve Inskeep, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
The crucial monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was not published Friday and is among the data that will be delayed at least until the government shutdown ends.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
August Brown, latimes.com, 25 Jan. 2018
As of now, the Power 5 league least likely to be represented in the playoff is the Pac-12, whose teams have steadily beaten each other; only one of its teams is ranked in The A.P.’s top 15.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2017
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Adjective
But at least in those seven weeks, those discussions on health care and all of the other issues our country is facing can continue.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
The crucial monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was not published Friday and is among the data that will be delayed at least until the government shutdown ends.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
Women nominated for Grammy Awards, for instance, were most likely to be recognized for best new artist or song of the year and least likely to be up for producer of the year.
—August Brown, latimes.com, 25 Jan. 2018
As of now, the Power 5 league least likely to be represented in the playoff is the Pac-12, whose teams have steadily beaten each other; only one of its teams is ranked in The A.P.’s top 15.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for least
Noun
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More importantly, the narrative explores both sides of the conflict from the POV of grunts and 'nobodies' trying to navigate the post-Civil War state of the galaxy before the fighting stops.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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None of these nobodies is performing like Grimes just yet, and until someone does Grier better get active trying to find a handful of veteran cornerbacks whom this team can call on, and sign to patch up the weakest unit on the team.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Noun
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My memoir was built of gaps, juxtaposition, weird little nothings.—
Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
16 Dec. 2024
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But nothings more peaceful than tomorrow to a man going through pain today.—
Becca Longmire,
Peoplemag,
22 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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While the impact of government shutdowns on markets is usually minimal, the timing of this one is significant.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Nashville International Airport and Fort Campbell expect minimal operational impacts, but some services will be suspended.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Tigers got runners on base, had men in scoring position, then stranded them helplessly and collected zeroes on the scoreboard like seashells.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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One final, desperate possession Sunday ended at their own 48 with zeroes on the clock.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But most Singaporean grandparents who provide child care likely wouldn’t describe their allowance as a mere cash transaction.—
Marina Lopes,
The Atlantic,
6 Oct. 2025
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Wiholl 2-piece Button-down Sweatsuit Those who typically wear pajamas to the airport will be happy to find the Wiholl 2-piece Button-down Sweatsuit on sale for a mere $41 to upgrade your wardrobe this Prime Day, and its cozy fleece construction is ideal for chilly flights, as well.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Judy was sort of a nonentity in these films until Annabelle Comes Home, where she was played by Mckenna Grace and given the character development of being ostracized by her classmates over her possible-grifter parents.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shawn is played by out actor Rafael L. Silva, but the character’s sexuality is only noted in passing, and his relationship with his boyfriend is a nonentity.—
Ashley Spencer,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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The beneficial insects, like butterflies, moths, fireflies, and native bees, that pollinate your garden throughout the growing season require leaf litter to survive.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Small flying insects observed near dining room soda machine.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Least.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/least. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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