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
Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Baked beans have been a side for an open flame meal since the time of the cowboy, and before that, our Britsh ancestors.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
But for people who consume fewer calories, like Matthews’s mother, those calories and the protein in them are better off coming from whole foods—such as chicken, beans, nuts and vegetables.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Instead, try growing cucumbers with plants that attract pollinators and love plenty of moisture, like beans, peas, leafy greens, dill, nasturtiums, or borage.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
But when they get bulked up with more substantial ingredients, such as meat, beans or bread, salads can easily become a centerpiece-worthy way to feed a crowd.
—Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 10 May 2026
But for a long time, there wasn't a standard way of comparing the dizzying array of beans produced on farms across the tropics.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026
By mid-May, if all goes as planned, a few peppers, a row of beans and one or two zucchini and yellow squash will find space to grow and mature in a mosaic of textures and color.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Noun
The chef Gregory Gourdet, the son of Haitian immigrants, approaches France from the view of the colonies, moving from Vietnam to Louisiana but ever circling back to the Caribbean and its wealth of plantains, salt cod, Scotch bonnets, pikliz and not-so-humble rice and beans.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Baked beans have been a side for an open flame meal since the time of the cowboy, and before that, our Britsh ancestors.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
But for people who consume fewer calories, like Matthews’s mother, those calories and the protein in them are better off coming from whole foods—such as chicken, beans, nuts and vegetables.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Instead, try growing cucumbers with plants that attract pollinators and love plenty of moisture, like beans, peas, leafy greens, dill, nasturtiums, or borage.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
But when they get bulked up with more substantial ingredients, such as meat, beans or bread, salads can easily become a centerpiece-worthy way to feed a crowd.
—Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 10 May 2026
But for a long time, there wasn't a standard way of comparing the dizzying array of beans produced on farms across the tropics.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026
By mid-May, if all goes as planned, a few peppers, a row of beans and one or two zucchini and yellow squash will find space to grow and mature in a mosaic of textures and color.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beans
Noun
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The Sun came into the second half with a burst of energy sparked by back-to-back buckets from Miller.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Osvald Søe, 20, Wilson Eisner, 24, and Kieran Sargeant, 22, have all contributed to a developmental foundation that gives Varas’ club energy, athleticism, upside, and, at times, understandable volatility.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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But for people who consume fewer calories, like Matthews’s mother, those calories and the protein in them are better off coming from whole foods—such as chicken, beans, nuts and vegetables.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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Pistachio nuts are also a favorite go-to snack.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Drop some of the races on tracks no one gives a damn about and showcase the old school tracks, Bristol, Talladega and Daytona get three races a season.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Volcanoes, like stars and tides and changing seasons, don’t give a damn.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Recipe information Mix 1 shallot, finely chopped, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of kosher salt in a bowl and let sit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Just walking in Dalrymple's Garment District studio got Long's creative juices flowing.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Secure garbage and recycling bags.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Investigators said nearly 6,500 pets were promised a proper burial by Vereb, but instead their bodies were dumped in landfills or left in leaking garbage bags.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
8 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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Although not invasive, irises do need to be divided every few years to maintain vigor.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
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Staging new works or expanding into a new venue can bring a fresh view of a performing arts company and, with this, a confirmation of continuing vigor.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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And Bianco’s rhetoric about forcing changes in state law enforcement — especially on immigration — without the cooperation of Democratic supermajorities in the Legislature is authoritarian nonsense.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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There’s still all this nonsense about the temptation of the female body, and the need for nuns to shield themselves from prying eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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“Beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beans. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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