as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
tried to justify his unhinged tirade with a lot of stale and insincere bilge
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Recent Examples of bilge
The boat’s operator, presumably Pickles, turned on the bilge pump after about an inch of water had collected in the boat, a survivor told NTSB investigators.
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Ethan Wolin
updated July 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
Over time, bilge came to refer to the lowest part inside a ship’s hull where water collects.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
According to a social media post from the Coast Guard, the owner of the vessel initially reported that the bilge pumps, which are used to remove water that collects in the lowest part of the boat, were keeping up with the flooding.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
There will be another 15 minutes of football played — a third of a half of football — but those leaving have no desire to watch anymore of what could fairly be described as apathetic bilge.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Ethan Wolin
updated July 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
Over time, bilge came to refer to the lowest part inside a ship’s hull where water collects.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
According to a social media post from the Coast Guard, the owner of the vessel initially reported that the bilge pumps, which are used to remove water that collects in the lowest part of the boat, were keeping up with the flooding.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
There will be another 15 minutes of football played — a third of a half of football — but those leaving have no desire to watch anymore of what could fairly be described as apathetic bilge.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilge
Noun
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This smacks of fake tough guy nonsense.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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And then a lot of nonsense, which comes with the script.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People were calling it tacky, brave, MFA garbage, heart wrenching.—
Sarah Adler
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The character of Robbie, a garbage collector- turned-criminal, came to you through a suggestion from someone.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On August 22, Blue Bell Creameries announced a voluntary recall of its 64-ounce Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream due to the presence of undeclared nuts, which pose a risk to individuals with nut allergies.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just roll it over large patches of nuts and the roller collects them quickly.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the police headquarters in Denpasar, Bali’s capital, on Saturday as some burned rubbish on the street and police fired tear gas into the crowd.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
1 Sep. 2025
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Pieces of plastic, including bottles, bags, straws and cutlery, make up two thirds of the rubbish found in rivers around the world, according to a new analysis.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So in the midst of poverty imposed by the American embargo and the frequent stupidity of their own government, Cubans struggle to eke out a life.—
Charles Hammer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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He and his great family should not be forced to endure this ‘stupidity’ any longer!—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lionel Messi flexed another drool-worthy Patek Philippe ahead of a game on Wednesday.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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Officers responding to the scene found the dog panting heavily, with excessive drool coating the back seat.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Deputies then transported him back to his cell, where he was placed on the lower bunk.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Deep Submergence Lab, to come out of the ship’s bunk and see for himself.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even from a young age, Ann seeks transcendence, and Fastvold conveys both the dark crowded muck of poverty and the young girl’s airy dreams of light and love.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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Over the last 15 years, more than two-thirds of the waterway has been slowly brought back to life through concerted efforts to remove or cap toxic muck.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Bilge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilge. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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