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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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 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 comedy, no one gives a damn.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Cocktails are a mix of classic and inventive, with a carrot-ginger-turmeric juice laced with tequila gracing the Ninety Acres menu for fall and a martini paired with caviar in the Great Room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The fastest-growing corner of wellness travel right now has nothing to do with green juice or sound baths.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Some argue that parking, sewer and garbage – the infrastructure designed for single-family homes – is being stretched too thin.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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However, the playoffs have delivered over and over to viewers and rewarded us for putting up with garbage regular-season games.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
16 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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Nina, Karen and Caroline started appearing in my daydreams, full of vigor and life lessons.—
Jennifer Acker,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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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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But anatomically speaking, this is absolute nonsense.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Travelers say they're done listening to the nonsense they've been fed.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beans. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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