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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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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
Alana Semuels, Time, 1 June 2026
Regulars also swear by the signature Twin Steer burger and the spaghetti chili, packed with beans and meat and served with a hunk of garlic toast.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Intersperse the plants around your beans or greens to confuse slugs and snails.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
That’ll have them French beans with it.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
For example, when spring greens are done, peas, beans or radishes may then be planted in the same spot for the next month or two of the growing season.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Cocoa exporters should ship more butter, liquor, and powder rather than raw beans, while Kenyan tea and Ethiopian or Ugandan coffee should leave the continent branded and semi-processed rather than as bulk commodities.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
Spoonemore recommends starting with easy, rewarding crops like tomatoes, basil, zinnias, lettuce, and beans.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
In many backyards across America, a barbecue is not complete without baked beans.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Noun
By comparison, beans and soy are about 80% protein, says Grant Pearce, a senior lecturer at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand who studies protein chemistry.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 1 June 2026
Regulars also swear by the signature Twin Steer burger and the spaghetti chili, packed with beans and meat and served with a hunk of garlic toast.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Intersperse the plants around your beans or greens to confuse slugs and snails.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
That’ll have them French beans with it.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
For example, when spring greens are done, peas, beans or radishes may then be planted in the same spot for the next month or two of the growing season.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Cocoa exporters should ship more butter, liquor, and powder rather than raw beans, while Kenyan tea and Ethiopian or Ugandan coffee should leave the continent branded and semi-processed rather than as bulk commodities.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
Spoonemore recommends starting with easy, rewarding crops like tomatoes, basil, zinnias, lettuce, and beans.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
In many backyards across America, a barbecue is not complete without baked beans.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beans
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If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, milk and nuts are included in the nine leading causes of food allergies in the United States.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Flavors unfold in deliberate waves, featuring rich caramel and butterscotch, then roasted nuts, milk chocolate, and a touch of baking spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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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
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The honeylike hue comes from keeping white wine grape skins in contact with the juice during fermentation.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Brock Nelson, Artturi Lehkonen, Nicolas Roy and Logan O’Connor, all of whom provided some juice against the Kings and Wild, combined for zero goals and one point against Vegas.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The Paris police prefecture said smaller groups caused disturbances in various locations, with some vandalizing shops and setting fires to garbage and self-service bicycles in the streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Protesters were later seen pelting ICE vehicles with kitchen towels and trash as garbage littered the ground.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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A lot of freedom going on between the guitars, a lotta little licks intermingle with the big guitar licks that the song is all about.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
22 May 2026
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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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Reality is a system where prosecutorial vigor often correlates with public attention.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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Squish the bags around with vigor and joy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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That’s the prayerful explanation for the nonsense that spouted this week from the leaders of a football conference that hopes to grow up and be the Big Ten someday.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Let’s see if the Pomona Unified School District, which pays thousands of dollars to support its schools’ athletic program, is going to act and stop this nonsense.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beans. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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