1
as in energy
active strength of body or mind
nine-year-old twins who are full of beans
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as in nuts
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 damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
had trouble finding a job because he didn't know beans about computers
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Recent Examples of beans
Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Drain the beans, then transfer them into an ice bath for 5 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Add low-sodium seasonings like herbs, spices, and olive oil to enhance the beans' natural flavors.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
Instead of baking off a huge green bean casserole, consider making this brighter, fresher recipe that pairs the beans with quick-pickled shallots and a savory Parmesan dressing.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The head of the World Food Program in Cuba, Etienne Labande, said 617 tons of rice, beans and cooking oil were ready for distribution on the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Like Gravalese, Chef Nikkie Miller-Ka suggests using budget-friendly staples such as rice, beans, potatoes, and pasta.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Though cocoa futures plummeted 46% so far this year, customers are seeing the higher prices now because producers are making chocolate out of those pricey beans harvested in 2024, along with tariffs and inflation costs.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The Asian nation last year purchased $13 billion of US beans — more than 20% of the entire crop — for animal feed and cooking oil, and the freeze has rocked rural farmers who represent a key political base for the president.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
Filled with beans, corn, tender chicken, tomato, and avocado, tortilla soup is guaranteed to please a crowd.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Drain the beans, then transfer them into an ice bath for 5 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Add low-sodium seasonings like herbs, spices, and olive oil to enhance the beans' natural flavors.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
Instead of baking off a huge green bean casserole, consider making this brighter, fresher recipe that pairs the beans with quick-pickled shallots and a savory Parmesan dressing.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The head of the World Food Program in Cuba, Etienne Labande, said 617 tons of rice, beans and cooking oil were ready for distribution on the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Like Gravalese, Chef Nikkie Miller-Ka suggests using budget-friendly staples such as rice, beans, potatoes, and pasta.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Though cocoa futures plummeted 46% so far this year, customers are seeing the higher prices now because producers are making chocolate out of those pricey beans harvested in 2024, along with tariffs and inflation costs.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The Asian nation last year purchased $13 billion of US beans — more than 20% of the entire crop — for animal feed and cooking oil, and the freeze has rocked rural farmers who represent a key political base for the president.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beans
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Traditionally, one of the key justifications for teamwork has been its psychological benefits—the energy that comes from collaboration, the reduced stress of shared responsibility, the excitement of building on each other’s ideas.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sustainability was a running theme in many of the night’s biggest speeches, with honorees Brandon Sorbom and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson highlighting innovations in clean energy and the urgent need for climate action.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a recording shared by his family, Dailey recounted driving his 2002 silver Dodge Dakota up the Swamp Lake Trail, reaching the top safely and stopping to snack on some jerky and a handful of nuts, ABC News reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The crew can now prepare ingredients like nuts, cakes, and fresh vegetables using the oven and other cooking tools.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even for those in the North who didn’t care a damn for the four million held in brutal bondage, or those who wanted a soft, conciliatory approach, the war began to take on new and moral meaning.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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At the start, the project required building a damn to drain the water from the facade.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Swap apple cider vinegar for red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, or lemon juice for a different acidic punch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sunday’s result required Jones’ juice behind a sturdier offensive line.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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One officer allegedly found garbage bags inside a large freezer that were later determined to contain the remains of a female, the station reported.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Milivojevic, meanwhile, has benefited with garbage-time appearances over the last four games, putting up three touchdowns and zero interceptions in the process.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Burgess could be seen sporting red hair, leaning over to pretend to take a lick of an ice cream cone.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hazy, the matriarch of the group, gave Reggie a tentative lick and promptly fell asleep.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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Paul’s youth and vigor comes with lots of risk, the work of prior revolutionaries threatened to be set back many years.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Grass seedlings are tender and need several weeks to gain vigor before frost and freezing temperatures blanket the lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The other side in a debate with common sense is nonsense.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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That kind of no-nonsense mentality cuts right through all the nonsense and puts the focus on the work.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beans. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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