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 perpetual buzz of mining bees mingled with the shuffle of rabbits through the bushes, woodpeckers’ rapid-fire drilling, and the hard-staccato tchack, tchack, tchack of ravenlike birds known as jackdaws, creating a subtle symphony.
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Kelly Funk, President & CEO Jackson & Perkins, agrees, saying the many bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds these blooms can attract to your garden can provide a more fruitful harvest by improving the production of your vegetables and fruits.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
The once-ordinary yard now buzzes with birds, bees and curious neighbors.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Some bees even nest in the ground during winter, so Rosales also recommends avoiding disturbing and compacting the soil when possible.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Despite possessing brains smaller than a sesame seed, bees accomplish this feat with astonishing efficiency.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
The bees of the United States are in trouble and so is their honey.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
During pretraining, 30 bees were shown the flower positioned above one of those compartments.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
The bees themselves, also crafted in a yellow gold with black stripe accents, featured winged detailing and smaller gemstones.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Kelly Funk, President & CEO Jackson & Perkins, agrees, saying the many bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds these blooms can attract to your garden can provide a more fruitful harvest by improving the production of your vegetables and fruits.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
The once-ordinary yard now buzzes with birds, bees and curious neighbors.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Some bees even nest in the ground during winter, so Rosales also recommends avoiding disturbing and compacting the soil when possible.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Despite possessing brains smaller than a sesame seed, bees accomplish this feat with astonishing efficiency.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
The bees of the United States are in trouble and so is their honey.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
During pretraining, 30 bees were shown the flower positioned above one of those compartments.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
The bees themselves, also crafted in a yellow gold with black stripe accents, featured winged detailing and smaller gemstones.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bees
Noun
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In fact, the right-wing media — which is closely tied to the whims of the White House — has been targeting Siebel Newsom for months.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Democrats have publicly criticized the event, saying the president is spending money on personal whims rather than on the problems Americans are actually facing.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Steven was very generous in his consideration of the notions that occurred to me.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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But with what seems like a Ripper copycat on the loose, everyone needs to put aside their preconceived notions and figure out what’s going on.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The screwworm fly can only travel 10 to 15 miles, but if the maggots are transported in animals, such as cattle and dogs, the parasite can make it a lot farther.—
Eva Flowe
June 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Unlike typical maggots, which consume dead or decaying tissue, screwworm larvae burrow into wounds and feed on healthy tissue, causing severe damage.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Bees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bees. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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