dumbbells

noun

plural of dumbbell
as in morons
a stupid person no, you're not a dumbbell—this is one of the hardest courses the school offers

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Recent Examples of dumbbells Weightlifting can also support everyday strength, particularly when using free weights like dumbbells or barbells. — Jakob Roze, Health, 1 July 2026 Sell any unused, yet intact, workout equipment through your local marketplace, and don’t forget about the smaller, less bulky gear like dumbbells and stability balls. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 Reliability has become a concern after a run of recalls (dumbbells from BowFlex, FitRx and Amazon Basics all had plate-disengagement issues; and PowerBlock had a narrow recall involving certain commercial handles). — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Crime scene technicians called in to help execute a search warrant reported observing blood spattered all over Mao’s bedroom, and a machete and two dumbbells stained with blood. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 The actress then moved into strength training, filming herself lifting dumbbells while visibly sweating through the workout. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026 On my shelves there were light dumbbells, a yoga mat and resistance band. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbbells
  1. morons
  2. idiots
  3. dummies
  4. noodles
  5. dips
  6. losers
  7. stocks
  8. mutts
Noun
  • There are complicated brain-chemistry factors involved that have to do with testosterone, and dopaminergic systems, and kappa-opioid receptors, all of which seem to add up to a Jim Gaffigan joke about how men are morons compared with their wives.
    — McKay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of morons
Noun
  • Every fan base has idiots and every popular athlete attracts trolls.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • Colocousis said people who think scam victims like him are gullible idiots don’t understand the sophistication of criminal organizations behind online fraud.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of idiots
Noun
  • Those grisly trials eventually led to the first generation of moose dummies, which were mostly bundles of strong electrical wire and a wooden beam for a spine.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
  • The last four movies have had creepy, menacing characters such as Sid, Stinky Pete, Gabby Gabby and the Bensons ventriloquist dummies.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Definition of dummies
Noun
  • As for what, perhaps, soba noodles with edamame and mushrooms have to do with Pablo Picasso, or why Salvador Dali gets an unexpected dessert course of a white chocolate potato souffle, Beshir clarifies the goal of the evening.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • When the spinach is mixed in with noodles and cheese, no one will mind eating their greens.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of noodles
Noun
  • The dips will continue for the remaining two months, according to NRF and Hackett.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Strategic Education focuses on upskilling working adults for career advancement, addressing a critical market need despite recent revenue dips.
    — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of dips
Noun
  • Anthropic has already launched products for law firms and design firms; the primary losers there are software companies that hawk those services, like Harvey (law) and Figma (design).
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 July 2026
  • The blue team needs to claw back some self-respect and reassure voters that they aren’t being asked to back a bunch of losers.
    — Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of losers
Noun
  • While chip stocks have stumbled, a rotation into other sectors has helped to buoy the market.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • Such stocks have become some of Wall Street’s most influential after growing so big in the euphoria around AI.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of stocks
Noun
  • Not that hard to leave the little mutts at home for the grocery store trip.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
  • For starters, there are the cost savings of getting one of these not-so-in-demand mutts.
    — Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of mutts

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