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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
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Wednesday, March 25, Chicken and Pickle Sandwich with whole grain bun, wedge potatoes, beans, tropical fruit, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Many get beaned by water balloon-wielding children.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 July 2024
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Noun
Plan ahead by prepping protein-rich foods like lean meats, beans, or tofu to make balanced meals easier.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Wednesday, March 25, Chicken and Pickle Sandwich with whole grain bun, wedge potatoes, beans, tropical fruit, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Her trance is rudely broken when Elliott beans the suffering animal with a tire iron, putting it out of its misery—maybe.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Many get beaned by water balloon-wielding children.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bean
Noun
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The series of attacks comes after Israel killed Larijani, the head of the country’s Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, the leader of a powerful militia aligned with the IRGC, in deadly airstrikes on Tuesday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The cocktail comes to us, like so many greats, from Hugo Ensslin’s 1916 Recipes for Mixed Drinks and the recipe most of us use is more or less the same as his—a healthy pour of Irish whiskey, with lime juice and some grenadine (pomegranate syrup) to sweeten.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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The teams barely missed early on, playing at such a pace that Kent had mini pickle juice canisters on the bench to help prevent cramping.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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Better yet, grind your own from peanuts or other nuts in stores that have a grinder, or do it at home in a food processor.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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Points are given for having at least three natural food sources for wildlife, things like seeds, native plants, nuts and cones, host plants for caterpillars, a layer of fallen leaves, insects, etc.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, Trump cares not a whit about bringing drug traffickers to justice.—
Peter Kornbluh,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Miss Keaton…is not a whit like the flustered ingénue she was cast to play.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For example, Google’s state-of-the-art Gemini 3 model was brained on TPUs.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Koffman said people who carry risk factors for cognitive decline or who are particularly concerned about their brain health should speak with their primary care doctors, who can refer them to brain health specialists, like a neurologist.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
21 Nov. 2025
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The force of the blow dislocated Sanchez’s jaw, permanently damaging both her temporomandibular joints, which connect the jawbone to the skull.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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The ranch's classic logo is an O'Keeffe drawing of a cow skull.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
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Use a cloth dampened with water to remove the vinegar solution, then dry all surfaces with a towel.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Other natural ant deterrents include vinegar, essential oils, and diatomaceous earth.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Plus, Helen Jo promised a drool-worthy sour cream and onion dip will be paired with it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bean. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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