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as in nobody
a person of no importance or influence
those snobs on the cruise ship tried to make me feel like a complete zero
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as in depth
the lowest point or level
after several dating disasters, my confidence with the opposite sex is at zero
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Recent Examples of zero
After starters Mitch Keller and David Peterson matched zeros in 42-degree weather, Nick Gonzales lined an RBI single for Pittsburgh with one out in the 10th to break a scoreless tie.
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CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
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
Gordon and producer Justin Raisen are the architects of a twitching underworld where the buildings are made of cascading scrolls of zeroes and ones, the dirt and grime glimmers with powdered glass and Alan Vega’s profile is printed on all the city’s money.
—Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
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
Gordon and producer Justin Raisen are the architects of a twitching underworld where the buildings are made of cascading scrolls of zeroes and ones, the dirt and grime glimmers with powdered glass and Alan Vega’s profile is printed on all the city’s money.
—Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zero
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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
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Why did her mom press so hard for the littlest of nothings?—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
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After all, why listen to a podcast with two nobodies co-hosting when a listener can get an hour from a familiar celebrity.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Seattle’s John Schneider and New England’s Eliot Wolf rose up from young nobodies to graduate from Green Bay Packers University, too.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The cushions are crafted with a blend of polyester and cotton, and have a 3-inch depth that offers a cloud-like feel to keep you or guests comfortable for hours on end.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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The United Kingdom judges gave ABBA nil points at Eurovision, a rating some viewers (and ABBA member Björn Ulvaeus) think was an attempt at sabotage.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tatumn Milazzo scored, giving the Royal a 1-nil lead.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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As zonky cross-generational ciphers go, the group’s debut, Strictly 4 the Scythe, is no Hypnotize Camp Posse, the amalgam of Three 6 Mafia and a grip of artists signed to their Hypnotize Minds label in the early 2000s.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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The still-unidentified Zodiac Killer, who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s, frequently sent threats, demands and ciphers to multiple local papers — namely the San Francisco Chronicle.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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When choosing vegetables to plant in containers, look for dwarf or compact varieties.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Regretfully, some plants damaged the most were the colorful dwarf schefflera, crotons, ti plants and similar.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Every spring packing list should include a jacket, like this lightweight, pillowy layer that will keep you warm on chilly spring days.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Prepare for spring’s unpredictable weather with this lightweight, easy-to-layer cardigan.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing such as long pants and sleeves and checking for ticks after being outside in tick-prone areas can substantially reduce the risk of being bitten.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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Moss can provide shelter for insects like beetles, spiders, ants, cockroaches, and worms.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zero. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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