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Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
In Shreveport, Louisiana, floodwater stranded drivers and entered a few commercial buildings and at least one building at a technical college on Monday, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Deputy John Lane told CNN.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
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
Under the local emergency declaration, the director of emergency services must report back to supervisors at least every 60 days on the status of the emergency.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
In Shreveport, Louisiana, floodwater stranded drivers and entered a few commercial buildings and at least one building at a technical college on Monday, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Deputy John Lane told CNN.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
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
Adjective
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There’s minimal letup in the strongest division in the league.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Just look at the initial whitewash of the Watergate scandal at Richard Nixon's library and the minimal account at Bill Clinton's library of his impeachment.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Where else could award winning writers pop off about nothing at all, and nobodies could rattle the ivory towers?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025
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Professional athletes, however, aren’t nobodies.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This is not a matter of mere optics.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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But there’s a willful spark in these fleet, buoyant tracks that refuses to settle for mere revivalism.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
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The everyday nothings and the quick check-ins.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The Skippers pushed their advantage to 6-0 before the clock hit triple zeroes in the opening frame.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Our screens have become highly efficient isolation chambers, commodifying our time into zeros and ones, and inducing a profound state of digital fatigue.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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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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This is how Michael Chiklis was able to score an upset win for FX’s The Shield at a time when basic cable was a nonentity at the Emmys.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
26 July 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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Though human infections are rare, the disease can spread through insect bites, animal contact, and airborne dust, making outdoor precautions critical during peak months.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
11 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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“Least.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/least. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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