as in fool
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
which dipstick used the good china as a dog dish?
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Recent Examples of dipstick
Wait a few minutes then check the new oil levels with the dipstick.
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Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Replace the dipstick and oil cap after changing the oil.
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Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Check the oil level using the dipstick.
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Jamie L. Lareau,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Inspect the soil surface for dryness and poke your finger into the potting mix as an easy dipstick method.
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Betty Cahill,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dipstick
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Replace the dipstick and oil cap after changing the oil.
—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Check the oil level using the dipstick.
—
Jamie L. Lareau,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Inspect the soil surface for dryness and poke your finger into the potting mix as an easy dipstick method.
—
Betty Cahill,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dipstick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipstick
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Don’t let the cream’s $8 price tag fool you; the anti-aging find tackles fine lines, wrinkles, and clogged pores, all while being gentle enough for all skin types.
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This is an ignoble war making monsters and fools out of its participants, and against the uncontrollable weapons that are dragons, everyone’s resolve is crumbling.
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As a Spurs fan, I was particularly invested in Campbell in an England shirt and recall charging around the living room like a lunatic before the reality that it had been chalked off hit home.
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The lunatics are running the asylum.
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The list goes on, though; roast goose and crispy fried pigeon star on the menu at The Legacy House, and stylish couples swish into DarkSide for live jazz even on most evenings.
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Organic cotton and goose down in three firm varieties mean there’s a suitable fill for stomach, back, and side sleepers alike.
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Mantzoukas was willing to look like a maniac and a moron in equal measure.
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Lluís then calls Puig Antich a moron.
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Foods with natural oils or fats, like olive oil, whole grains, and nut butters, are especially vulnerable to heat damage.
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But are there any downsides to consuming this nut spread regularly?
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Mantzoukas was willing to look like a maniac and a moron in equal measure.
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The Martin Lawrence vehicle Martin, which ran for five glorious seasons, offered a terrific platform for Lawrence to run around like a maniac as an energetic radio DJ.
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“Dipstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipstick. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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