as in nothing
the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it
for dates, the year is automatically listed as a pair of aughts, so the user has to scroll down to the correct figure
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Recent Examples of aught
The company started the aughts with a bold bet—buying photo-sharing site Ofoto in May 2001.
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Scott D. Anthony, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
Her glam channeled the beauty trends of the early aughts, but in a more modern way.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Reiner’s Spinal Tap spurred the Christopher Guest 1990s-into-early aughts revolution of mockumentaries, which were always arthouse plays, mostly platform releases.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
At the height of his heartthrob reign in the early aughts, Padalecki also starred in millennial nostalgic classics such as House of Wax and Friday the 13th.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Scott D. Anthony, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
Her glam channeled the beauty trends of the early aughts, but in a more modern way.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Reiner’s Spinal Tap spurred the Christopher Guest 1990s-into-early aughts revolution of mockumentaries, which were always arthouse plays, mostly platform releases.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
At the height of his heartthrob reign in the early aughts, Padalecki also starred in millennial nostalgic classics such as House of Wax and Friday the 13th.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aught
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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But nothings more peaceful than tomorrow to a man going through pain today.—
Becca Longmire,
Peoplemag,
22 Feb. 2024
Noun
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Mayfield’s fiery competitive style didn’t end when the clock hit triple zeroes.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The scoreboard read zeroes across the board.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This isn't to say that Raskin's quest for a truly humane computer has completely come to naught.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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So the general vindication of the method was a very big deal for the IRS because, had the Tax Court invalidated the method, basically the whole cautionary and regulatory overhaul would have been for naught.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Aught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aught. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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