Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leasts
Noun
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Seattle’s John Schneider and New England’s Eliot Wolf rose up from young nobodies to graduate from Green Bay Packers University, too.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026 -
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
Noun
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Each plant supports both nectar and the vital insects and spiders that breeding birds rely on to nourish their young.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Fresh army recruits found themselves among whizzing insects, screeching owls, and bellowing gators.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Congress’s lower chamber has always contained its share of mediocrities.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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These two 6-6 mediocrities are battling for first place in the AFC North.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In the lightweights, Cash McClurg (108 pounds) and Emilio Escobar (120) won titles, the latter winning 21-5 for a technical fall.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Hughes is one of the world's top lightweights in MMA, the sport where McGregor built his following and name.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Leasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leasts. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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