as in whims
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
she got a sudden bee to quit her job and move to South Carolina
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Recent Examples of bees
The fragrant blooms of abelia appear in the summer and are adored by bees and butterflies.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
These bees vibrate flowers to release the pollen, improving pollination and fruit set.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
The Spa at Hotel Chelsea is a hidden gem entirely, with a wildflower garden full of honey bees framing the sweet city views from the patio.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
These bats and other pollinators such as bees, butterflies, beetles, and moths are all being celebrated during National Pollinator Week (June 22–28, 2026).
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
National Pollinator Week Festival This free, family-friendly event at Harmony Park is part of National Pollinator Week, a nationwide celebration dedicated to protecting bees, butterflies, birds, trees and native plants.
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Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
The facility will also host a colony of bees in support of biodiversity.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
On top of that, chive flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that help boost yields of fruit-bearing plants such as tomatoes, squash, and pumpkins.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
The exhibit will include over three dozen glass and steel sculptures of sparkling butterflies, dragonflies, bamboo, bees and insects.
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San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
These bees vibrate flowers to release the pollen, improving pollination and fruit set.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
The Spa at Hotel Chelsea is a hidden gem entirely, with a wildflower garden full of honey bees framing the sweet city views from the patio.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
These bats and other pollinators such as bees, butterflies, beetles, and moths are all being celebrated during National Pollinator Week (June 22–28, 2026).
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
National Pollinator Week Festival This free, family-friendly event at Harmony Park is part of National Pollinator Week, a nationwide celebration dedicated to protecting bees, butterflies, birds, trees and native plants.
—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
The facility will also host a colony of bees in support of biodiversity.
—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
On top of that, chive flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that help boost yields of fruit-bearing plants such as tomatoes, squash, and pumpkins.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
The exhibit will include over three dozen glass and steel sculptures of sparkling butterflies, dragonflies, bamboo, bees and insects.
—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bees
Noun
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Even the richest emperors of the past did not have the ability to satisfy their whims that is now possessed by any student in Chicago or Berlin or Kinshasa.
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Existing grants, meanwhile, can be terminated at the whims of the administration.
Noun
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Blind tasting removes preconceived notions about the brand, winemaker, or even label design, narrowing the focus to wine quality and nothing else.
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In the doing, her film expands to accommodate notions of class, solidarity and privilege – in what is now a timeless snapshot of a rapidly evolving society.
Noun
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The larvae or maggots then feed on the animal’s flesh and cause severe wounds and death, if untreated.
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Do not attempt to remove the maggots from your pet at home.
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“Bees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bees. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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