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
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
That breaks down as 30 by the back door landing on bags of beans and rice; 40 by the three-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, landing on spices and dirty dishes; 10 by a kitchen prep table; 10 under another prep table; 10 by the walk-in freezer and steam table; and two by the front counter.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Both include lots of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and seeds, as well as moderate amounts of fish, chicken, dairy, and whole grains.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Their premium platinum subscription will make a particularly special gift, featuring some of the rarest, hardest to get beans and often utilizing really interesting and innovative production methods.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
From black beans to lentils and chickpeas, videos under the hashtag — which have garnered millions of views — show people cooking, blending and even eating beans straight from the can in the hopes of better digestion, clearer skin and an improved mood.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Other additions might include rice, avocado/guacamole, beans or whatever evokes morning-hour fare.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Use a salad spinner to spin the beans dry.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Noun
Bacon, onion, and brown sugar pack these beans with amazing flavor.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
That breaks down as 30 by the back door landing on bags of beans and rice; 40 by the three-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, landing on spices and dirty dishes; 10 by a kitchen prep table; 10 under another prep table; 10 by the walk-in freezer and steam table; and two by the front counter.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Both include lots of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and seeds, as well as moderate amounts of fish, chicken, dairy, and whole grains.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Their premium platinum subscription will make a particularly special gift, featuring some of the rarest, hardest to get beans and often utilizing really interesting and innovative production methods.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
From black beans to lentils and chickpeas, videos under the hashtag — which have garnered millions of views — show people cooking, blending and even eating beans straight from the can in the hopes of better digestion, clearer skin and an improved mood.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Other additions might include rice, avocado/guacamole, beans or whatever evokes morning-hour fare.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Use a salad spinner to spin the beans dry.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beans
Noun
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everything is dark around us, but the collision itself is a source of energy and the flash of it lights us up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In a recording shared by his family, Dailey recounted driving his 2002 silver Dodge Dakota up the Swamp Lake Trail, reaching the top safely and stopping to snack on some jerky and a handful of nuts, ABC News reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The crew can now prepare ingredients like nuts, cakes, and fresh vegetables using the oven and other cooking tools.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
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At the start, the project required building a damn to drain the water from the facade.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, a handy LED display shows exactly how much juice you’ve got left.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Add the juice to your favorite smoothie.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The burger was never refrigerated and spent most of its life in cupboards, garbage bags and sheds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beijing — When Ho Puay-peng first visited Beijing’s Forbidden City in the late 1980s, the Singaporean architect saw many of the historic courtyards used for storage, filled with garbage, and occupied by danwei (government offices).—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The fact that Deutch didn’t speak a lick of French didn’t dissuade her.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sexy guitar licks and a groovy rhythm couple together to create a fiery, catchy tune.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Paul’s youth and vigor comes with lots of risk, the work of prior revolutionaries threatened to be set back many years.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Grass seedlings are tender and need several weeks to gain vigor before frost and freezing temperatures blanket the lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Crucially, the eggs were fittingly fluffy, none of that rubbery nonsense that plague lesser burrito slingers.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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All’s Fair is girlboss nonsense.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beans. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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