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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
That pitcher would preferably sign a contract without too many zeros and commas.
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Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 19 May 2025
That is a 1 followed by 78 zeros, which is unimaginably far into the future.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 May 2025
Bonhams could not reveal what the final price of the vehicle was, but a presale estimate of $1.45 million to $1.65 million, suggests the number had plenty of zeros at the end of it.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
While the Yankees’ starter struggled in Cleveland, the Guardians’ Gavin Williams posted zeroes until Jasson Domínguez demolished a 445-foot, two-run homer in the seventh frame.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 19 May 2025
That is a 1 followed by 78 zeros, which is unimaginably far into the future.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 May 2025
Bonhams could not reveal what the final price of the vehicle was, but a presale estimate of $1.45 million to $1.65 million, suggests the number had plenty of zeros at the end of it.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
While the Yankees’ starter struggled in Cleveland, the Guardians’ Gavin Williams posted zeroes until Jasson Domínguez demolished a 445-foot, two-run homer in the seventh frame.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zero
Noun
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My memoir was built of gaps, juxtaposition, weird little nothings.—
Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
16 Dec. 2024
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The one whose legs turned nothings into somethings, improvising the Lions’ entire defensive game plan into a pile of ash?—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2024
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And maybe that’s a metaphor for the way a lot of middle-class nobodies feel.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Jets need pass-rushing depth outside of McDonald and Johnson, and Weaver could be the one who provides that.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Third-year Mazi Smith hasn’t lived up to his first-round billing, specifically in defending the run, and will need depth help behind him to carry the load.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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With the score tied at nil-nil, Coda has his penalty saved, awarded when Giuseppe Sibilli was brought down in the area.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Lozano left the field, tried to rally, but never rejoined a match that would end nil-nil.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere, Jonathan and Ana made a smart strategic decision after figuring out how to use a cipher to decode a message into English.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the hands of a lesser actor and director, Laura might have been a frustrating cipher.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Tell me a little bit about the technical side of filming a dwarf and an elf together.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
13 Oct. 2022
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Other new characters include Disa, the first female dwarf ever shown in the Lord of the Rings series.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2022
Noun
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Stay cool with clothing: Select lightweight and loose-fitting outfits for enhanced comfort.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Keep scrolling for more of our favorite lightweight and cooling quilts and comforters from Amazon, starting at $30.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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There are solid green and variegated cultivars that are drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and seldom bothered by insect pests.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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These tail feathers trail elegantly behind as the bird weaves through the forest in pursuit of flying insects.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zero. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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