the worst
noun
1
: the worst person or thing
What's the worst that can happen?
That movie was the worst!
He is the worst of the bunch.
2
: the worst group of people or things
This city's schools are the nation's worst.
3
: the worst part of something
Even in the worst of times, she was hopeful.
It's still raining, but the worst of the storm is over now.
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And with one of the worst tick seasons ever predicted happening now, this treatment is more important than ever.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Hampton soon secured an eight-year, $121-million deal with the Colorado Rockies, widely considered one of the worst free-agent signings of all time.
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Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
At 35-51, the Royals have the worst record in the American League and only the Colorado Rockies’ 33-53 mark is worse in baseball.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Hampton soon secured an eight-year, $121-million deal with the Colorado Rockies, widely considered one of the worst free-agent signings of all time.
—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
At 35-51, the Royals have the worst record in the American League and only the Colorado Rockies’ 33-53 mark is worse in baseball.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
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“The worst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20worst. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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