as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
tried to justify his unhinged tirade with a lot of stale and insincere bilge
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Recent Examples of bilge
Water started to accumulate on the boat deck and the operator turned on the bilge pumps, the NTSB said.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 July 2025
The boat’s operator, presumably Pickles, turned on the bilge pump after about an inch of water had collected in the boat, a survivor told NTSB investigators.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
Over time, bilge came to refer to the lowest part inside a ship’s hull where water collects.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
According to a social media post from the Coast Guard, the owner of the vessel initially reported that the bilge pumps, which are used to remove water that collects in the lowest part of the boat, were keeping up with the flooding.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 July 2025
The boat’s operator, presumably Pickles, turned on the bilge pump after about an inch of water had collected in the boat, a survivor told NTSB investigators.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
Over time, bilge came to refer to the lowest part inside a ship’s hull where water collects.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
According to a social media post from the Coast Guard, the owner of the vessel initially reported that the bilge pumps, which are used to remove water that collects in the lowest part of the boat, were keeping up with the flooding.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilge
Noun
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Checkmate has done lots of covert ops spy nonsense in comics throughout the years, and notable works with Batman on occasion.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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The new Tron sequel steps outside of cyberspace but won’t leave the sci-fi nonsense behind.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those three garbage-time scores might have bought him another week.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some Waukesha residents voice concerns The city hasn't kept its $160 garbage and tax collection proposal a secret.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some nuts and seeds are higher in magnesium than others and are smart choices for those looking to boost their intake.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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Instead of saturated fat, the current guidelines encourage eating foods that are high in unsaturated fat, including nuts, avocados and olive oil, which are linked to lower cardiovascular risk.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This was due to the incredible amount of rubbish that had been left to pile up inside.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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This is absolute rubbish, calculated to pour gasoline on the growing divide between conservatives and progressives.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its stupidity was entertaining, but its stupidity also freed me from having to think about it.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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The only reason for this incessant stupidity?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lionel Messi flexed another drool-worthy Patek Philippe ahead of a game on Wednesday.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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Officers responding to the scene found the dog panting heavily, with excessive drool coating the back seat.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Besides the standard touring equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe), visitors need to carry little more than a sleeping bag and a toothbrush, since dormitory-style bunks and hearty meals are provided.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Adair, still in handcuffs, is then picked up from the wheelchair by several deputies and placed on his stomach on the bottom bunk in his cell, the KBI said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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When work is happening, enough sediment is stirred up that water can run discolored for about 24 hours after the process has been completed until the muck all settles out.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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McMillan looks like a future star Lost in the muck of the overall offensive performance against the Cardinals was McMillan.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Bilge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilge. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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