as in lunatics
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
some ding-a-ling set off the fire alarm by burning paper in a wastebasket
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Noun
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Shame on the leadership of Minnesota — and the lunatics in the street.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026 -
However, don't be surprised that the lunatics are in charge of the asylum and administration at UAF.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Morton kosher salt; process until nuts are very finely chopped, about 30 seconds.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Granola One of the original ‘health foods,’ granola contains many nutritious ingredients, such as oats, nuts, and seeds.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the companies aren’t led by fools.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Both James Cameron and Apple Studios have made fools of those who have discounted them, but the blockbuster director has just done so more often.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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According to federal officials, Canadian geese are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lamb reportedly stopped his vehicle to let a flock of nine Canada geese cross the road on June 10, 2025.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Ding-a-lings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ding-a-lings. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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