as in lunatics
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
there's always one ding-dong in the tour group who wanders off and gets lost
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ding-dongs
Noun
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So that episode will make fun [of] billionaire life-extension body-hacking lunatics.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025 -
Whether those people are sickened by grief and rage into a kind of temporary insanity, genuine lunatics, hustlers looking to milk a little more engagement or some combination of the three doesn’t really matter.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just one or two nuts can cover your daily needs.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Spoon any topping and nuts in pan onto loaf.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If the Phillies are willing to eat part of the remaining $20 million that Castellanos is owed, the Dodgers would be fools not to swoop into the sweepstakes.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Writers are indeed fools grateful for the gift of creativity despite the constant doubt.—
Beverly Gologorsky
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The two rescue animals, who once faced an uncertain future, join Stewart's four other horses, along with a diverse array of pets, including cats, dogs, donkeys, chickens, geese, and a pony.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, Silly Goose played on a stage inside the Kentucky Kingdom theme park, while inflatable geese floated above the crowd and Foster got his fans to jump, clap and crowdsurf under a hot Kentucky sun.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To be funny while playing a character who’s sweet and endearing (even when calling his friends idiots) is a skill, and Bad Bunny has it.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
5 Oct. 2025
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For a bunch of idiots, this did not work out too badly.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But over-protective matriarch Gladys Gibbes (Octavia Spencer) is a celebrity chef who clashes with Rachel.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Coerced into a conversion therapy program, Jared clashes with its hostile leader (Joel Edgerton), igniting a transformative journey of self-acceptance.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The train that rings Vesuvius makes its rounds as racehorses train along the shore.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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