as in fool
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
don't be such a silly goose—you're dressed just fine for the party
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Recent Examples of goose
This typically gets worse over time and is often accompanied by a harsh goose-honking cough triggered by excitement or exercise.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Each spring since then, the National Park Service scrubs out a year’s worth of goose poop and other debris to keep the pool clean and the algae away.
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Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Boyson surrendered the baby goose the next day and it was transported to the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center in Glen Ellyn, police said.
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Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Way cheaper and faster than sending an assistant on a wild goose chase.
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Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for goose
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Each spring since then, the National Park Service scrubs out a year’s worth of goose poop and other debris to keep the pool clean and the algae away.
—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Boyson surrendered the baby goose the next day and it was transported to the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center in Glen Ellyn, police said.
—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Way cheaper and faster than sending an assistant on a wild goose chase.
—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for goose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goose
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Don’t let the cream’s $8 price tag fool you; the anti-aging find tackles fine lines, wrinkles, and clogged pores, all while being gentle enough for all skin types.
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This is an ignoble war making monsters and fools out of its participants, and against the uncontrollable weapons that are dragons, everyone’s resolve is crumbling.
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As a Spurs fan, I was particularly invested in Campbell in an England shirt and recall charging around the living room like a lunatic before the reality that it had been chalked off hit home.
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The lunatics are running the asylum.
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One large turkey producer abandoned a standing commitment to reduce antibiotic use by 10% annually as others followed.
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For meat eaters, chicken or turkey sausages are also great lean protein options.
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Mantzoukas was willing to look like a maniac and a moron in equal measure.
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The Martin Lawrence vehicle Martin, which ran for five glorious seasons, offered a terrific platform for Lawrence to run around like a maniac as an energetic radio DJ.
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Mantzoukas was willing to look like a maniac and a moron in equal measure.
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Lluís then calls Puig Antich a moron.
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The main omega-6 fat found in nuts is linoleic acid, which is key for heart health and lowering LDL cholesterol, studies show.
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Higher operating costs, tighter regulation and weak nut prices have done the rest.
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“Goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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