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Recent Examples of least
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Morath is required to review the need for a conservator at least every 90 days, per state law.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 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
Officially halfway through its first season, the series is looking to show at least some of its decisions will matter.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Morath is required to review the need for a conservator at least every 90 days, per state law.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 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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Professional athletes, however, aren’t nobodies.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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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
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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The traditional venture model rewards fast-scaling, low-capital businesses, such as software companies, that can grow quickly with minimal overhead.—
Mike Palank,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Its electric power delivers a quieter, emissions-free flight with minimal costs than conventional aircraft.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Just for kicks, though, let’s explore what happens when a 1 is followed by 12 zeros.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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After exchanging zeros, All-Star catcher Will Smith pounded a solo home run with two outs in the 11th inning.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Most companies fail to realize that true advantage with AI and other transformative technologies comes not from mere adoption but from reinvention—rethinking business models, value creation, and organizational architecture.—
John Winsor,
Harvard Business Review,
10 Nov. 2025
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Approving drilling here mere weeks before the start of COP30 in the city of Belém — known as the gateway to the Amazon — presents tricky optics for Brazil, which is trying to walk a tightrope between environmental champion and fossil fuel power.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Bengals, meanwhile, have zip-zilch-nada defensively other than Trey Hendrickson, who might not play on a short week with a bad back/hip.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 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
Noun
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Declining bat populations could have real consequences for us, given the important role bats play in insect control, seed dispersal, and pollination.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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Outdoor treatments are designed to reduce mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting insects that can make backyards difficult to enjoy.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Least.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/least. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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