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also zeroes
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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
The scoreboard read zeroes across the board.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Strong technical leaders don't just translate between the world of zeros and ones and the world of dollars and cents.
—Meeky Hwang, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
That is, they are composed of on/off switches strung together in logic circuits that process data as a string of binary ones and zeros.
—New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
Spikes of neurons were seen as ones and zeros, and these were considered the carriers of information.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
As Tarik Skubal and Hunter Brown traded zeroes, as fans gripped their seats on every pitch and cheered on every play, Vest thought back to his younger days in instructional league.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Digital data is conveyed through a series of ones and zeroes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Aug. 2025
Too often clubs hear of Leeds’ interest in a player and start adding zeros to the price tag — but the days of Leeds engaging in that sort of negotiating are long gone.
—Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
In a simplified description, quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits instead of using binary traditional bits of ones and zeros for digital communications.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Strong technical leaders don't just translate between the world of zeros and ones and the world of dollars and cents.
—Meeky Hwang, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
That is, they are composed of on/off switches strung together in logic circuits that process data as a string of binary ones and zeros.
—New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
Spikes of neurons were seen as ones and zeros, and these were considered the carriers of information.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
As Tarik Skubal and Hunter Brown traded zeroes, as fans gripped their seats on every pitch and cheered on every play, Vest thought back to his younger days in instructional league.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Digital data is conveyed through a series of ones and zeroes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Aug. 2025
Too often clubs hear of Leeds’ interest in a player and start adding zeros to the price tag — but the days of Leeds engaging in that sort of negotiating are long gone.
—Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
In a simplified description, quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits instead of using binary traditional bits of ones and zeros for digital communications.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zeros
Noun
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Lloyd Weil, Akron’s mayor, had declared a holiday, freeing from their desks and assembly lines those workers lucky enough to have jobs during the depths of the Great Depression.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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While tethers on ROVs to share information with those on the surface are typically made of copper, the material could only withstand 300 feet depths before camera footage starts to experience lag, ultimately affecting the vehicle’s control.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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She, the cinema; he, the audience — these ciphers would be compelling in short-form, but in carrying a feature they’re only buoyed by the natural chemistry of their performers.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Most organizations have little to no understanding of what cryptographic ciphers, keys and protocols are in use across their networks, applications and devices.—
Anand Oswal,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At night, the fire crackled while insects filled the air and a distant lion let out a low, steady rumble.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, all of these flag-waving insects are known to feed on toxic passionflower vines.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These half-zips are made from water-wicking fabric to keep you comfortable in all sorts of weather conditions.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The bottom of the bag zips, allowing for easy storage for sandals, glasses cases, and other small items.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Those voids are created in two main ways.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Zeros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zeros. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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