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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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,
27 June 2026
While he was barred from spilling the beans during our interview, the comedian hinted at some big names hitting the stage in tribute to Lauryn Hill, who will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award.
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Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
All types of beans can be grown in clay soil, including bush-type beans and pole beans.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Pairing eggs with other protein-rich foods, such as Greek yogurt, milk, cottage cheese, beans, or whole grains, can provide an additional protein boost.
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Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Lugya’h Lugya’h in Los Angeles was recognized for its tlayudas — a traditional Oaxacan dish built on a large tortilla layered with refried beans, asiento, lettuce, avocado, meat, cheese and salsa.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Beef is the extreme case, with a carbon footprint roughly sixty times that of beans.
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Tenzin Seldon,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Add beans to soups, stews, and salads for a boost of satiating nutrients, says Howard.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Noun
Baked beans belong at a Fourth of July cookout like hotdogs belong at the ballpark.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
While he was barred from spilling the beans during our interview, the comedian hinted at some big names hitting the stage in tribute to Lauryn Hill, who will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award.
—
Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
All types of beans can be grown in clay soil, including bush-type beans and pole beans.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Pairing eggs with other protein-rich foods, such as Greek yogurt, milk, cottage cheese, beans, or whole grains, can provide an additional protein boost.
—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Lugya’h Lugya’h in Los Angeles was recognized for its tlayudas — a traditional Oaxacan dish built on a large tortilla layered with refried beans, asiento, lettuce, avocado, meat, cheese and salsa.
—
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Beef is the extreme case, with a carbon footprint roughly sixty times that of beans.
—
Tenzin Seldon,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Add beans to soups, stews, and salads for a boost of satiating nutrients, says Howard.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beans
Noun
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Name the worry out loud, then choose a small boundary that protects your energy, such as turning off notifications during a demanding task.
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The episode could add further political momentum behind decarbonization, climate adaptation, electrification, and energy-efficiency investment.
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Her lab has found even modest additions to the diet — a handful of nuts or an avocado — can enrich certain beneficial bacteria over the course of a few weeks.
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Including foods like avocado, olive oil, nuts, or seeds can make your meal more satisfying and may also stimulate digestion.
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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.
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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.
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The midfielder spears an accurate long ball to Yildiz, setting him away into the box.
Noun
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My restaurant specializes in this dish of raw fish ‘cooked’ in fresh citrus juice.
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The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy whose weight ballooned to 255 pounds due to a steady diet of chips, French fries and apple juice are accused of killing their son.
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Since construction at the Eagle Rock site — so nicknamed after a decrepit colonnade — first stalled in 2008, the only thing that accumulated faster than the garbage and graffiti were the epithets from outraged community members.
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Relying Too Much On Garbage Disposals Though the name may be deceiving, garbage disposals aren’t actually designed to dispose of all garbage.
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Today, upgrading a home isn’t only about a lick of new paint or collectible furniture.
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When dogs shed hair, groom themselves, or even give people a hearty lick, these particles spread and trigger the immune system.
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That advantage was in large part offset by payments from UEFA’s ‘value pillar’, a mechanism which awards clubs money based upon their coefficient ranking (determined by past performance in European competition) and the size of their nation’s broadcast rights deal for the competition.
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Their top-30 visits, where NFL clubs host prospects at their facilities to gather further intel, are often smokescreens.
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“Beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beans. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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