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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As the ball comes in, two players move towards either post and another is positioned at or peels away to the penalty spot, with the ensuing chaos providing opportunities to score.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Lemon peels speed up decomposition in your compost bin.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Much like a dog that barks at every little noise and passerby, my skin is reactive.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
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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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“Shucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shucks. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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