naughts

Definition of naughtsnext
plural of naught
as in zeros
the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it my locker number is naught-seven-two

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Noun
  • Extrapolating from the National Weather Service estimates, the likelihood of being struck six times is roughly one in 13 septillion—that’s a 13 followed by 24 zeros.
    Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Klassen gave up two runs in the inning, before settling down and putting up zeros in the second and third.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
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  • In the aughts and 2010s, when the Riches were cooking in New York City, Asian influences were becoming conventional at high-end restaurants following the rise of influential chefs like David Chang and David Bouley, who rallied behind Japanese cuisine.
    Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Paving the way for the likes of Love, Simon and Heated Rivalry, a beloved indie gay rom-com of the early aughts is marking a milestone anniversary.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Naughts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naughts. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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