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
Joe Salas
april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
The storm’s heavy rains caused widespread flooding that killed at least 43 people and led to the destruction of banana plantations, sorghum, beans, cassava, coffee and other crops as well as the loss of livestock.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The potluck tables are filled with baked beans, potato salad, bars and brownies.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Visitors taste the fruit from pods, watch the fermentation process and not only see how the beans transform but taste the finished product.
—Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
From Seattle’s Coffeeton Party connecting Latinos in the Pacific Northwest to Chicago’s Drip Collective and Atlanta’s Coffee Party ATL events (among others), the buzz is coming from much more than the beans.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Last August, Ian McKellen spilled the beans at a fan convention that both Gandalf and Frodo would be returning in The Hunt For Gollum.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
To take advantage of this service, plant a fall crop of cucumbers in the same bed where beans grew over the summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Rice, beans, and protein form the base of both cuisines.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
And riding over compact sand, the juicy 750-watt'er still has enough beans to keep chuggin' along with its strong, linear power.
—Joe Salas
april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
The storm’s heavy rains caused widespread flooding that killed at least 43 people and led to the destruction of banana plantations, sorghum, beans, cassava, coffee and other crops as well as the loss of livestock.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The potluck tables are filled with baked beans, potato salad, bars and brownies.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Visitors taste the fruit from pods, watch the fermentation process and not only see how the beans transform but taste the finished product.
—Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
From Seattle’s Coffeeton Party connecting Latinos in the Pacific Northwest to Chicago’s Drip Collective and Atlanta’s Coffee Party ATL events (among others), the buzz is coming from much more than the beans.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Last August, Ian McKellen spilled the beans at a fan convention that both Gandalf and Frodo would be returning in The Hunt For Gollum.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
To take advantage of this service, plant a fall crop of cucumbers in the same bed where beans grew over the summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Rice, beans, and protein form the base of both cuisines.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beans
Noun
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Inflation ran hot in March as a result of higher energy costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, think high-protein and filling breakfast filled with fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, healthy fats, along with herbs and spices like ginger and turmeric (all of which are anti-inflammatory).—
Siya Bhambwani,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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To be fair, Dylan is also engaging in some territorial behaviors, like chuckling about Greg’s affinity for nuts and lightly putting a hand on his arm, so keep an eye on that space.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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What is emerging instead is a stewardship model that treats vital ecosystems, like coral reefs, as dynamic systems requiring maintenance, repair, and adaptation, much like roads, damns, and power grids.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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My parents have no idea what’s happening because legacy media is not reporting on anything worth a damn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Throw the pieces into a zip-top bag along with lemon (juice and slices), olive oil, a minced shallot, some Parmesan, and salt and pepper.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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Strawberries, sugar, lemon, and lime juice create the base layer with the same repeated by substituting blueberries for the top layer, while the middle is an ice cream-like custard.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Down where the Pigeons toiled, two-foot piles of garbage cluttered blocks lined with storage-unit facilities, budget hotels, abandoned RVs and parking lots sealed with rusted razor wire.—
TIM CRAIG THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2026
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Her body was found wrapped in blankets and garbage bags in the bed of a second-story room.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McCoy Moore was a modest 16-year-old Florida high school sophomore with no discernable musical talent — didn’t sing or write, couldn’t play a lick of guitar, and had no plans to do any of it — until his mom somehow got him inside Luke Combs’ tour bus.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins didn’t play a lick of defense in their only home loss of the season – a 98-97 overtime defeat against Indiana.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The pivot in recent weeks toward attacking Iranian infrastructure is the predictable reaction to the failure to appreciate the vigor of the ethic of resistance.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nematodes can be a problem in Dietes and tend to reduce plant vigor and lead to yellowing or chlorosis of the foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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With Sporting well aware of their underdog status and Arsenal feeling fragile after successive defeats, all of this respect nonsense led to, frankly, a dog of a game that felt like anything but a Champions League quarter-final.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And thus one of the more wholesome and fun events in the White House calendar was besmirched by a man who simply cannot stop with the zero-sum partisan nonsense even when surrounded by impressionable young faces.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beans. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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