zeros

variants also zeroes
Definition of zerosnext
plural of zero

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of zeros 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 And San Francisco needed every bit of it to escape with a win on Sunday against a Bears offense that racked up 440 yards (the 49ers had 496) and were 2 yards away from a game-winning touchdown when Caleb Williams’ pass fell incomplete with the clock showing zeroes. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zeros
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • By serving as a Fed governor during the 2008 crisis, Warsh also gained experience in the depths of one of the worst financial crises in history.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Their distribution appears to be worldwide, but sparse, spanning tropical and temperate waters at depths between 820-4,921 feet (250-1,500 meters).
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The Blind Owl is extremely dense, brimming with metaphors and ciphers and symbols.
    Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Like Dostoyevsky, Capote doesn’t portray his killers as demonic ciphers, instead capturing their messy complexity.
    Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Professional athletes, however, aren’t nobodies.
    Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Researchers closely studied how thrips respond to temperature, simulating cold and heat exposures to see how long the insects could survive.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Elephants regularly take dust baths to rid their hides of insects and irritation.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The ditch that’s up to 19 feet deep dwarfs the heavy machinery inside of it.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
  • 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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