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as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
he tried to duck, but the pitch still hit him squarely on the bean
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as in juice
beans plural
active strength of body or mind
nine-year-old twins who are full of beans
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as in nuts
beans plural
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
I know something about gardening, and you're full of beans
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as in whit
beans plural
the smallest amount or part imaginable
had trouble finding a job because he didn't know beans about computers
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as in to brain
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Recent Examples of bean
Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 July 2024
Pete Alonso hit a one-out double and Muñoz (1-5) loaded the bases by beaning Mark Vientos and walking DJ Stewart.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 July 2024
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
Avoid foods that produce gas: Brussels sprouts, turnips, cabbage, onions, garlic, beans, and lentils can produce gas, which can trigger bloating.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 16 July 2025
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Noun
Many get beaned by water balloon-wielding children.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 July 2024
Pete Alonso hit a one-out double and Muñoz (1-5) loaded the bases by beaning Mark Vientos and walking DJ Stewart.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 July 2024
Verb
Choline is an essential micronutrient found in various foods, including poultry, dairy products (such as milk, yogurt and eggs), cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts, beans and some fish, according to the USDA.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
Avoid foods that produce gas: Brussels sprouts, turnips, cabbage, onions, garlic, beans, and lentils can produce gas, which can trigger bloating.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bean
Noun
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.—
Mike Hutton,
Post-Tribune,
19 July 2017
Noun
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Made simply with 4 ounces ginger beer, 2 ounces vodka, and ½ ounce fresh lime juice, Moscow Mules are summer-friendly without any edits.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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The juice is then boiled to be crystallized and spun in a centrifuge to remove excess juice.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Use it to find and retrieve stray nuts or bolts in any crevice.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Without that pollination, almond trees produce only 200 pounds of nuts per acre.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the basic design of commercial nuclear power reactors has changed not a whit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 July 2010
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What can brain researchers do with a Muse headband?—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 July 2025
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Fielder, in typical fashion, takes hair brained ideas to the extreme.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The skull, last documented in 1997, is believed to remain in the vault, although its precise condition is not fully known.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The 10-month-old baby was taken to a hospital with a skull fracture and retinal hemorrhages, which caused a brain bleed, KDKA reported.—
Mike Stunson,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
Noun
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It is recommended to use warm water and soap or a vinegar solution for effective cleaning.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Use a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water or purchase a professional descaler.—
PubSubHub User,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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West Coast drools: H100 rental pricing is very stable in the United States, but there’s a persistent East Coast advantage.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 May 2025
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The owner tried to explain his reasoning in the video, citing the temperature was too cold and pointing to the frozen drool on his face.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bean. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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