as in nothing
something of little importance
it doesn't matter shucks to her what anyone else earns
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Noun
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While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026 -
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
Verb
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Along with sporting beautiful blooms, it’s also named for its interesting bark, which peels back in winter.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
18 Apr. 2026
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Vought Rising — but Jensen Ackles can't leave the set until someone peels him out of his costume.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the same neighbor’s dog barks at all hours, day and night, and a large shoe rack sits outside her door — an eyesore and a fire code violation.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The scolding was met with more meows and barks.—
Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Shucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shucks. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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