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
Verb
Rotate tomatoes to a spot previously occupied by corn, cabbage, or beans to help prevent blight, wilt, bacterial spot, and anthracnose. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025 However, there was a problem using beans. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 Instead, the bitterness of the beans beautifully balances the sweet sugar. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025 The Algonquin tribes in what is now the northeastern USA coined the term corn moon, according to the Maine Farmer's Almanac, since this was the time for gathering their main staple crops of corn, pumpkins, squash, beans and wild rice. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 Get the recipe > Employing the trifecta of corn, squash, and beans, this hearty stew is the perfect way to use up the most abundant ingredients at your local farmers market. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025 Legumes and Pulses Legumes and pulses include beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils, soybeans, peanuts, edamame, green beans, and fresh peas. Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Sep. 2025 If that’s still intimidating, an easy way to lean into a green diet is to gradually substitute beef with high-protein vegetarian foods, like beans or quinoa. Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025 Travis Kelce's dad, Ed, is spilling the beans. EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beans
Noun
  • As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.
    Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • According to sources at Valdebebas, the teenager has impressed with his energy, tireless running, constant offering for the ball and strong personality.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On August 22, Blue Bell Creameries announced a voluntary recall of its 64-ounce Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream due to the presence of undeclared nuts, which pose a risk to individuals with nut allergies.
    Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Just roll it over large patches of nuts and the roller collects them quickly.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Even for those in the North who didn’t care a damn for the four million held in brutal bondage, or those who wanted a soft, conciliatory approach, the war began to take on new and moral meaning.
    Jack Sheehan September 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • At the start, the project required building a damn to drain the water from the facade.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That being said, there are natural ingredients that can harm your marble as well, namely vinegar and lemon juice.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In a large bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, shallot, salt, and black pepper.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • People were calling it tacky, brave, MFA garbage, heart wrenching.
    Sarah Adler September 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The character of Robbie, a garbage collector- turned-criminal, came to you through a suggestion from someone.
    Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 July 2025
  • The most memorable offerings didn’t care a whit about product-testing strategies.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • When beating, whip with vigor using a fork instead of a whisk.
    Megan Zhang, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The Gilded Heiress dips into the world of the wealthy, but its primary focus is on the working-class, which Shupe renders with electric vigor in a genre so often dominated by those breathing rarefied air.
    EW.com, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • This smacks of fake tough guy nonsense.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
  • And then a lot of nonsense, which comes with the script.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beans. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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