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as in numbers
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 depths
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 zeros
Berkhout highlights how this binary language is translated into computer language through zeros and ones used for programming.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the latest bound, proved in 2004 by Imre Ruzsa of the Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics in Hungary, a sum of 1020 cosines — that’s a 1 with 20 zeros after it, about the number of molecules in a cubic inch of air — must have a minimum value smaller than about −7.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
The Ducks dominated the first period by every measure except the score, with zeros remaining on the board as the teams headed to their respective dressing rooms.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
And even that isn’t conceded until the game clock strikes triple zeroes.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
Players with lots of recruiting stars next to their names and coaches with lots of zeroes on their paychecks.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
According to Su, the current compute infrastructure runs at 100 zetaflops, but to serve 5 billion AI users worldwide, this needs to be raised to 10 Yottaflops (10 followed by 20 zeros).
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2025, the four tournaments paid out over $285 million between them, while their leaders spent the year shadowboxing with the players who make their events unmissable, whose gravity pulls in the broadcast deals and sponsorships, with their own dollar signs and zeroes.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Then, the news got even sweeter when the clerk realized that there were some zeros missing.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the latest bound, proved in 2004 by Imre Ruzsa of the Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics in Hungary, a sum of 1020 cosines — that’s a 1 with 20 zeros after it, about the number of molecules in a cubic inch of air — must have a minimum value smaller than about −7.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
The Ducks dominated the first period by every measure except the score, with zeros remaining on the board as the teams headed to their respective dressing rooms.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
And even that isn’t conceded until the game clock strikes triple zeroes.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
Players with lots of recruiting stars next to their names and coaches with lots of zeroes on their paychecks.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
According to Su, the current compute infrastructure runs at 100 zetaflops, but to serve 5 billion AI users worldwide, this needs to be raised to 10 Yottaflops (10 followed by 20 zeros).
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2025, the four tournaments paid out over $285 million between them, while their leaders spent the year shadowboxing with the players who make their events unmissable, whose gravity pulls in the broadcast deals and sponsorships, with their own dollar signs and zeroes.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Then, the news got even sweeter when the clerk realized that there were some zeros missing.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zeros
Noun
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Primaloft Black Eco insulation kept me toasty on 15-degree lift rides at Bolton Valley Ski Resort, while extra-long flank zips are great for dumping heat on the way down.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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Their quarter zips are also worth a browse, especially the Seasoft Quarter-zip for just $39 in a bright light purple that your dreary winter wardrobe needs.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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This months-long CNN investigation reveals the depths of the debacle.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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There is a sense of wonder on the new recordings, a search for the depths of a single piece, or a single place, or a single emotional curiosity.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Blind Owl is extremely dense, brimming with metaphors and ciphers and symbols.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
15 Jan. 2026
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Like Dostoyevsky, Capote doesn’t portray his killers as demonic ciphers, instead capturing their messy complexity.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Where else could award winning writers pop off about nothing at all, and nobodies could rattle the ivory towers?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025
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Professional athletes, however, aren’t nobodies.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Pest Control Dealing with unwanted ants in the home or other pesky insects, specifically within your household plants?—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Dead insects were found in one of the freezers, salami and Lunchables were held at an unsafe temperature, and boxes of chips were stored on the floor.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Feb. 2026
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Monte Vista boasts a pair of solid lightweights in Alexa Malinis (100) and Katara Ortiz (105).—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hughes is one of the world's top lightweights in MMA, the sport where McGregor built his following and name.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The ditch that’s up to 19 feet deep dwarfs the heavy machinery inside of it.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Plus Brock and Sindri, the gear upgrade dwarves.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Zeros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zeros. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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