1
as in energy
active strength of body or mind
nine-year-old twins who are full of beans
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2
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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3
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
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Several hours ahead or two days ahead, plunge beans into 3 to 4 quarts of rapidly boiling water.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Brami works with cooperatives across Europe to source its lupini beans, which are also quite beneficial for regenerative farming systems.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The oats, banana, asparagus or beans bring the prebiotic fiber.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Oats, beans, lentils, mushrooms, chia seeds and apples are all good sources, Ansari says.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 18 May 2026
One suggested the Frijoles charros beans.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Noun
Serve with creamy refried beans and achiote rice for a restaurant-style meal at home.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Several hours ahead or two days ahead, plunge beans into 3 to 4 quarts of rapidly boiling water.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Brami works with cooperatives across Europe to source its lupini beans, which are also quite beneficial for regenerative farming systems.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The oats, banana, asparagus or beans bring the prebiotic fiber.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Oats, beans, lentils, mushrooms, chia seeds and apples are all good sources, Ansari says.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 18 May 2026
One suggested the Frijoles charros beans.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beans
Noun
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Insects such as migrating monarch butterflies and some other animals, such as hummingbirds, depend on energy-rich nectar for fuel.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Adjust one workflow, boundary, or wellness choice that keeps draining energy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
Noun
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If the holes appear shallow, then they could be made by squirrels, looking for places to store nuts, or by skunks and raccoons, digging for grubs.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Some foods - like whole grains, kale, nuts and seeds - are good sources of insoluble fiber, which helps keep digestion moving.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Noun
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In a world of drivers mostly ruled by their corporate sponsors, Busch was an otherworldly talent who simply did not give a damn.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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In comedy, no one gives a damn.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Add Brugal 1888, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and chamomile tea syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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When herbs overflow the garden, make this vibrant, healthful hummus, punched up with lots of lemon juice.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Their diet is highly varied, and they have been known to eat fish, lobsters, birds, turtles, dead animals and even garbage.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Crew members allegedly discovered numerous packages hidden inside the ship’s garbage room that were believed to contain narcotics, according to the affidavit.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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If none of this makes a lick of sense, never fear.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Eventually music theory discussion turned to actual licks.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Paz began his term with vigor, reaching out to the international community to break the isolation that had characterized the MAS era.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Nina, Karen and Caroline started appearing in my daydreams, full of vigor and life lessons.—
Jennifer Acker,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Of all the horrendous nonsense we were forced to entertain this spring, none of it was more horrendously nonsensical than the idea of people vibe-coding their own cybersecurity solutions.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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There’s nothing wrong with nonsense.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beans. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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