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Recent Examples of least
Skip Sanzeri, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
But at least the leaders of that day were taking young people out of adult jails and prisons.
—Will Smith, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2025
August Brown, latimes.com, 25 Jan. 2018
As of now, the Power 5 league least likely to be represented in the playoff is the Pac-12, whose teams have steadily beaten each other; only one of its teams is ranked in The A.P.’s top 15.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2017
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Adjective
Anything less is irresponsible at least, and disastrous at worst.
—Skip Sanzeri, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
But at least the leaders of that day were taking young people out of adult jails and prisons.
—Will Smith, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2025
Noun
Women nominated for Grammy Awards, for instance, were most likely to be recognized for best new artist or song of the year and least likely to be up for producer of the year.
—August Brown, latimes.com, 25 Jan. 2018
As of now, the Power 5 league least likely to be represented in the playoff is the Pac-12, whose teams have steadily beaten each other; only one of its teams is ranked in The A.P.’s top 15.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for least
Noun
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None of these nobodies is performing like Grimes just yet, and until someone does Grier better get active trying to find a handful of veteran cornerbacks whom this team can call on, and sign to patch up the weakest unit on the team.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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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
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
Adjective
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Fast Innovation With Minimal Disruption Composable architecture provides the ability to future-proof business by enabling rapid integration of new technologies with minimal disruption.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The seven twist-on brush heads, including a grout brush, scrubber pads, soft bristle brush, and more were easy to swap out mid-task, and the tool held up well under pressure, with minimal wear.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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The multiday wedding celebration, set against the backdrop of a historic city and reportedly costing up to $56 million, will host around 200 guests ‒ each boasting a net worth with more zeroes than most can only dream of.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Brown pitched well and tossed up zeroes through the first three innings Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The intrepid agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service first met each other mere episodes prior but had already embarked on a love affair for the ages.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Prices for wine consumed at home rose a mere 0.9% over that span.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Shawn is played by out actor Rafael L. Silva, but the character’s sexuality is only noted in passing, and his relationship with his boyfriend is a nonentity.—
Ashley Spencer,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Nic is still irritating, and Belle-A is still a nonentity (RIP).—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
Noun
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For starters, try planting dill around your brassicas, basil beneath your nightshades, or low-growing Corsican mint or Roman chamomile around any plants that need insect pollination.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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The insects' larvae burrow into ash trees and feed on the tree's inner bark, preventing nutrients and water to flow properly.—
Alessia Sandala,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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“Least.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/least. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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