naught

variants also nought
as in zero
the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it my locker number is naught-seven-two

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Recent Examples of naught After all, Raw arguably has a better and deeper roster of top-tier talent than SmackDown currently, but that’s all for naught if the world title and its champion aren’t presented accordingly. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 However, that doesn’t mean this little twist in the plot is all for naught because what happens next is insane, and I am thrilled. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024 But his efforts were all for naught. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024 And similar to this game, a rookie quarterback’s great drive in crunch time was all for naught. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for naught
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Noun
  • Unlike classical computing, which processes information through bits that can exist in either zeros or ones, quantum computing is an evolving field where quantum bits (or qubits) can occupy both zero and one in a single unit.
    Rachel Curry, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Ray and Reds starter Nick Martinez opened the afternoon with four perfect innings each, trading zeros as the game progressed at a rapid pace.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Other cycling jerseys will sport full zips, which can come in handy when putting the jersey on or taking it off.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The posh bag is made from pebbled leather and features an exterior zip pocket and slip pocket, interior slip pocket, and a zippered top closure to secure your belongings.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • However, anecdotally, Christensen, who has not acted in any major production and even took a break from screen work since wrapping up his Star Wars work in the aughts, has emerged among the top, if not the top, draw in this part of the Celebration galaxy.
    Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
  • For many, Bieber has been a household name ever since the late aughts.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • My memoir was built of gaps, juxtaposition, weird little nothings.
    Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 16 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Noun
  • With the score tied at nil-nil, Coda has his penalty saved, awarded when Giuseppe Sibilli was brought down in the area.
    David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Lozano left the field, tried to rally, but never rejoined a match that would end nil-nil.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025

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“Naught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naught. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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