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 confidence and connectivity that overwhelmed Indiana in Game 5 were nonexistent Thursday night.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Actual evidence for his syphilitic status appears to be nonexistent.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
The nonexistent studies were on topics such as children’s screen time, medication use and anxiety.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 29 May 2025
Helium-3, virtually nonexistent on Earth, is plentiful on the lunar surface and holds promise as a clean, non-radioactive fuel source for nuclear fusion.
—Avery Padraic Kerrigan, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Actual evidence for his syphilitic status appears to be nonexistent.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
The nonexistent studies were on topics such as children’s screen time, medication use and anxiety.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 29 May 2025
Helium-3, virtually nonexistent on Earth, is plentiful on the lunar surface and holds promise as a clean, non-radioactive fuel source for nuclear fusion.
—Avery Padraic Kerrigan, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonexistent
absent
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The first censure was approved by the council on Feb. 4 by a 4-0 vote with Blain absent, amid allegations of vote trading, threatening recalls against colleagues and attempting to use law enforcement to silence critics.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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While Superman’s mother (Susannah York) has some moments warning her son of the future, his father (played by Marlon Brando in the first film) is completely and noticeably absent.—
Martin Gold,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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“Nonexistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonexistent. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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