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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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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
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green beans, beans, and basil.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Look for tlacoyos stuffed with beans and topped with nopales and salsa, plus sopes and huaraches layered with black beans, onion, cilantro and avocado.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Street-side, hunt for tlacoyos stuffed with beans and topped with nopales and salsa, plus sopes and huaraches layered with black beans, onion, cilantro and avocado.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Adding a small amount of baking soda during soaking or cooking may help reduce gas by breaking down some of these compounds and softening the beans.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
Cannellini Beans Cannellini beans are another pantry staple worth adding to your grocery cart.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
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
Slugs also munch on cabbage, lettuce, beans, strawberries, many tender herbs, and all kinds of ornamental flowers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Noun
Dinner can bring in beans, lentils, barley, brown rice, farro or whole-wheat pasta.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green beans, beans, and basil.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Look for tlacoyos stuffed with beans and topped with nopales and salsa, plus sopes and huaraches layered with black beans, onion, cilantro and avocado.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Street-side, hunt for tlacoyos stuffed with beans and topped with nopales and salsa, plus sopes and huaraches layered with black beans, onion, cilantro and avocado.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Adding a small amount of baking soda during soaking or cooking may help reduce gas by breaking down some of these compounds and softening the beans.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
Cannellini Beans Cannellini beans are another pantry staple worth adding to your grocery cart.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
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
Slugs also munch on cabbage, lettuce, beans, strawberries, many tender herbs, and all kinds of ornamental flowers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 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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The key is building meals around high-fiber foods like beans, lentils, whole grains, berries, seeds, vegetables and nuts.—
Ryan Brennan
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The company's specialty nuts -- cashews, confections and snack mixes -- follow the same quality standards as its world famous Virginia Peanuts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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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
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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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Their arrival is near or after sunset with less juice in the atmosphere to work with, but there could still be a passing storm or downpour, or even an isolated severe storm with stronger gusts.—
Eric Fisher,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Choose low-sugar options such as dry wines, light beers and cocktails that use fresh juices rather than syrups.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Veterans’ centers, summer camps, boat launches and garbage pickup could all be impacted.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Any clothes or other materials used to dispose of the broken toy should be put in a separate garbage bag and thrown away as well.—
Parents,
Parents,
6 June 2026
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Even He-Man’s talking pet tiger (Tom Wilton) asks for consent before giving him a lick.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Albert Collins Known as The Master Of The Telecaster, Albert Collins was both blues legend and wild-eyed showman, picking out licks on his 1966 Custom Tele, usually in an open tuning, with a capo on the neck.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 May 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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