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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
The clock initially read zeroes, prompting fans to storm the field and celebrate.
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
Of course an algorithm won’t capture our minds’ and bodies’ expressive intent and subjectivity—one is built from silicon, zeroes, and ones; the others, from organic elements and hundreds of millions of years of evolution.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
Photograph: Andrea Kane/Institute for Advanced Study This led her to the zeros of trace phi cubed.
—Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
Like Schrodinger's cat, qubits can be both ones and zeros at once, a property known as superposition.
—Anand Oswal, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
Of course an algorithm won’t capture our minds’ and bodies’ expressive intent and subjectivity—one is built from silicon, zeroes, and ones; the others, from organic elements and hundreds of millions of years of evolution.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
Photograph: Andrea Kane/Institute for Advanced Study This led her to the zeros of trace phi cubed.
—Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
Like Schrodinger's cat, qubits can be both ones and zeros at once, a property known as superposition.
—Anand Oswal, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zero
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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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But nothings more peaceful than tomorrow to a man going through pain today.Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
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Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year’s Eve 1999.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Kelce needn’t demonstrate expertise, and neither does the panel of celebrity-class obscurities: Nicole Byer, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ron Funches, Lala Kent, and Sophia Stallone, who each recall schoolroom nobodies.Armond White, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
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Soto is the centerpiece, but after seeing how long the Dodgers’ lineup played in the postseason, the Mets are hoping to add more depth and Cohen is more than willing to spend to add more.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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It’s all been pretty cool for a guy who entered the season fourth on the depth chart.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Carter’s leverage with the South Koreans had approached nil.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 26 Nov. 2024
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Selling and marketing expenses increased to $63,000 from nil in the previous year, attributed to the addition of the mining machine resale business.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Editor’s picks For decades, Patricia McGlone was a cipher, a ghost.Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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In one instance, the shipping container was a puzzle box, which looked like a cipher, and held 10 switches, according to court records.David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.Robert Higgs, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2023
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Its lightweight and easy to pack back up. $60 $45 at Amazon $60 $45 at BioLite Coleman's portable grill is also still on sale.Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
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This creamy lipstick provides your pout with full coverage, delivering a mesmerizing, multi-dimensional finish that is transfer-proof and lightweight.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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They’re drawn to urban environments during cold months for the same reasons as rodents and insects: warmth, food, and shelter.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Wetlands also support wildlife such as aquatic animals, amphibians, reptiles and insects; a decline in biodiversity can cause large losses for the region’s thriving outdoor recreation, tourism, hunting and fishing industries.Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zero. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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