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
Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers are the worker bees of academia, toiling in labs for years in hopes of one day running their own hive.
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Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
Transplant it outdoors so the bees and butterflies can enjoy nectar from the tiny flowers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
The idea closely mirrors how bees communicate through movement.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Blazing star also attracts lots of pollinators, like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, providing a nectar source for them in the summer, while its seedheads provide food for birds in the winter.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Caught in the chaos of this grandiose heist are two Lochmill Capital worker bees, Zara (Sophie Turner) and Luke (Archie Madekwe).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Ten of the hives are experimenting with native stingless bees, whose high-quality honey can be sold for a much higher price.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For breakfast, try the truly aromatic honey produced by tame stingless bees that live on one of the 12 motus (little islands) surrounding the lagoon.
—Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The result of a 2025 Kickstarter that was 437% funded in five minutes, the system is designed to reduce unnecessary steps with a compact user-friendly design that is sustainable while protecting the bees and the integrity of the hives.
—Shirl Leigh
january 20, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
Transplant it outdoors so the bees and butterflies can enjoy nectar from the tiny flowers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
The idea closely mirrors how bees communicate through movement.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Blazing star also attracts lots of pollinators, like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, providing a nectar source for them in the summer, while its seedheads provide food for birds in the winter.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Caught in the chaos of this grandiose heist are two Lochmill Capital worker bees, Zara (Sophie Turner) and Luke (Archie Madekwe).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Ten of the hives are experimenting with native stingless bees, whose high-quality honey can be sold for a much higher price.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For breakfast, try the truly aromatic honey produced by tame stingless bees that live on one of the 12 motus (little islands) surrounding the lagoon.
—Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The result of a 2025 Kickstarter that was 437% funded in five minutes, the system is designed to reduce unnecessary steps with a compact user-friendly design that is sustainable while protecting the bees and the integrity of the hives.
—Shirl Leigh
january 20, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bees
Noun
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With eight expiring contracts on their books, they were bound to see this volume of turnover — either under their control at the deadline or at the whims of players over the summer.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The island nation, vulnerable to the whims of the Atlantic, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Danish firm Wavepiston to turn those crashing swells into a 50 MW power source.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Values to be tested Its obsession is also unusual in an industry prone to mission drift, where tech companies are founded on noble notions of improving humanity — before the obligations to investors take over.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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There is also the eternal question of whether designers should create clothes for truly living in, or whether they should be encouraged to think big and present more complicated pieces that challenge everyday notions of style and taste.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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The veteran’s body was discovered in the Penrose building, covered in maggots.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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That may require surgery if the maggots are deeply embedded.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Bees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bees. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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