as in lunatic
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
Other names for the full moon in March include the eagle moon, goose moon, crow comes back moon and sugar moon, according to the Almanac.
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Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
That means if someone comes across an injured or orphaned goose or wants to relocate a goose, that person would need a permit to handle it, Nitschke said.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
As hunting dogs, golden retrievers helped retrieve game, such as ducks or geese, from bushes, cliffs and water.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The thinking is, as long as so many representatives on the Hill are lining their pockets with drug dough, there’s little chance that anyone’s going to get near enough to ruffle the feathers of this particular golden goose.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
That means if someone comes across an injured or orphaned goose or wants to relocate a goose, that person would need a permit to handle it, Nitschke said.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
As hunting dogs, golden retrievers helped retrieve game, such as ducks or geese, from bushes, cliffs and water.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The thinking is, as long as so many representatives on the Hill are lining their pockets with drug dough, there’s little chance that anyone’s going to get near enough to ruffle the feathers of this particular golden goose.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goose
Noun
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The Lakers’ No. 1 defense over a 24-game stretch from mid-January through early March was fool’s gold, with Hayes’ play being the most unsustainable part.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Presidents fought an undeclared war against Afghanistan for two decades costing $2.3 trillion on a fool’s errand concluding in a defeat by the Taliban.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
Noun
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And, cameras can easily miss capturing turkeys that are just out of range.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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Poultry is king in NC Thousands of farms raise chicken and turkeys for corporations in large, long and tightly packed barns across the state.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Americans are advised to eat more fruits and vegetables, include a variety of protein sources—seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, soy products, and unsalted nuts/seeds—and opt for protein sources lower in solid fats and calories.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Botanically the fruit is a drupe, not a nut.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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