as in absent
not present or in evidence
our perennially nonexistent computer tech is, once again, not here today
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Recent Examples of nonexistent
The homeowners were typically contacted by a nonexistent charity called Arizona Helping Hands, with people knocking on their doors and offering them help to avoid foreclosure, according to the suit that also names Samuel Sutton and his company, Magnum Financial, as a defendant.
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Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
In 2012, the U.S. Postal Service threatened to permanently close it due to its almost nonexistent activity outside of Valentine's season.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The problem is compounded in many parts of the country — particularly Arab towns, unrecognized Bedouin villages and older Jewish neighborhoods — where shelter infrastructure is limited or nonexistent.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
The legal framework for AI’s convergence with media is still mostly nonexistent.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 June 2025
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Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
In 2012, the U.S. Postal Service threatened to permanently close it due to its almost nonexistent activity outside of Valentine's season.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The problem is compounded in many parts of the country — particularly Arab towns, unrecognized Bedouin villages and older Jewish neighborhoods — where shelter infrastructure is limited or nonexistent.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
The legal framework for AI’s convergence with media is still mostly nonexistent.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonexistent
absent
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However, Prince William’s aides were absent from the meeting between King Charles and Prince Harry’s aides, although Prince Harry specifically referred to his desire to also reconcile with his brother.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 July 2025
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Following a storyline write-off on this week's episode of Dynamite, a new report indicates that former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega will be absent from programming for an unknown period.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Nonexistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonexistent. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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