beans 1 of 2

plural of bean
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beans

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bean

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of beans
Noun
Bowl of food stored on top of uncovered beans in the prep table. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026 Found naturally in berries, beans, vegetables, tea, and a variety of other plant foods, certain polyphenols are being investigated for their effects on lymphatic function. — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026 Droppings were observed in a back room where unauthorized cooking of beans occurred. — Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026 In 2024, Kingsley started Flowstate Coffee, roasting their own beans and selling them online and through pop-ups. — Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 His organization distributes cash and food including rice and beans to help ease the hunger, but challenges remain, especially involving those left homeless by gang violence who are forced to move from one makeshift shelter to another. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 But carbohydrates are one of your body’s main sources of energy, and foods like fruit, whole grains, beans, potatoes, and even bread and pasta can all fit into a balanced way of eating. — Lauren Manaker Ms, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026 Coffee growing in Ethiopia is dominated by smallholders, whose beans are mixed together and sold on. — Damian Zane, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Canned beans turn a light soup into a filling meal, without any soaking required. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beans
Noun
  • The energy transition requires massive grid upgrades and battery storage.
    — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • If implemented, energy experts say the initiatives could slow global warming and reduce the environmental footprint of renewable energy technologies, like solar panels and batteries.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The antioxidant is also fat-soluble, so enjoying this root veggie with a source of fat—such as olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, or dairy products—will boost absorption.
    — Christina Manian, HEALTH, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, leafy green vegetables and nuts are also rich in iron.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Trump is not a successful deal maker, because no deal Trump makes is worth a damn.
    — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And if that is to be the case, most Chicagoans do not give a damn whether the team goes to Arlington Heights or Hammond.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • The midfielder spears an accurate long ball to Yildiz, setting him away into the box.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • Absent significant conflict elsewhere, the story keeps returning to Sauron and his schemes, but none of his scenes have enough juice to elevate him to adequate levels of intimidation.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Studies show that drinking prune juice may help reduce constipation symptoms without the harsh side effects of some stimulant laxatives, like gas and diarrhea.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Store garbage in secure, air-tight containers inside a garage or storage area.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026
  • According to Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters, the dogs had been living in darkness on floors covered in inches of feces, with dead animals discarded in garbage bags.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • But for the most part, both are getting their points across, landing a few licks and, so far, avoiding the sort of major gaffe or damaging moment that could reshape the race.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Shafee operates in a languid, free-form zone throughout, trading his funky licks for loose, spacious lines and tolling, repetitive chords.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That advantage was in large part offset by payments from UEFA’s ‘value pillar’, a mechanism which awards clubs money based upon their coefficient ranking (determined by past performance in European competition) and the size of their nation’s broadcast rights deal for the competition.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 May 2026
  • Their top-30 visits, where NFL clubs host prospects at their facilities to gather further intel, are often smokescreens.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026

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“Beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beans. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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