as in absent
not present or in evidence
our perennially nonexistent computer tech is, once again, not here today
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Recent Examples of nonexistent
On social media, however, the guardrails are practically nonexistent.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Harsh criticism, micromanagement and even public shaming can be framed as driving performance, but chip away at morale and create an environment where psychological safety is nonexistent.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The bipartisan political process in Congress in the past few years has been almost nonexistent.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
With the run game nonexistent, the Commanders teed off on the Giants’ offensive line, and Wilson was flustered throughout.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Harsh criticism, micromanagement and even public shaming can be framed as driving performance, but chip away at morale and create an environment where psychological safety is nonexistent.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The bipartisan political process in Congress in the past few years has been almost nonexistent.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
With the run game nonexistent, the Commanders teed off on the Giants’ offensive line, and Wilson was flustered throughout.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonexistent
Adjective
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Europa Press via Getty Images FC Barcelona phenomenon Lamine Yamal was absent from training on Saturday, as reported by a number of reliable outlets including RAC1.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In August, the planning and zoning committee amended the proposal to include conditional use permit and licensing requirements that were previously absent, said Councilman Andrew Owen, who co-sponsored the legislation and chairs the committee.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That is not to say that his coverage abilities are in any way lacking, but the Jaguars might see more value in Hunter catching passes to start.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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It can be used to crudely express boredom, annoyance or to signal that something is self-indulgent or lacking purpose.—
Sofi Zeman
August 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Nonexistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonexistent. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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