as in lunatics
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
don't be such a silly goose—you're dressed just fine for the party
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Recent Examples of geese
Parent Canadian geese hiss at passing dogs to protect their four young goslings.
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Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
When the wind dies, the F50s drop off their hydrofoils, settling into the water like heavy, sluggish geese.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Over time, the pond filled with bass and bluegill and became a magnet for wildlife — blue herons, cranes, geese, mallards, and the kind of nighttime soundtrack that makes the place feel far removed from suburbia.
—David Caraccio
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Runoff from a pond in the estuary was carrying fecal matter from geese, swans and ducks onto the beach, toward the harbor and Long Island Sound.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 15 May 2026
In 2009, a flock of Canadian geese was sucked into both engines of Flight 1549 at LaGuardia Airport.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Over the last week, the San Diego Humane Society has removed 446 cats, 30 dogs and dozens of other animals, including goats, alpacas, pigs, ducks, donkeys, geese and chickens from the property in Julian.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Or Canadian geese, which trundle about retention ponds across the Lake County landscape.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Local real estate agent Hans Nagrath told CBS News that his dog, Benny, was off his leash during their run along the river when the dog sprinted into the water to chase two geese.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
When the wind dies, the F50s drop off their hydrofoils, settling into the water like heavy, sluggish geese.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Over time, the pond filled with bass and bluegill and became a magnet for wildlife — blue herons, cranes, geese, mallards, and the kind of nighttime soundtrack that makes the place feel far removed from suburbia.
—David Caraccio
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Runoff from a pond in the estuary was carrying fecal matter from geese, swans and ducks onto the beach, toward the harbor and Long Island Sound.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 15 May 2026
In 2009, a flock of Canadian geese was sucked into both engines of Flight 1549 at LaGuardia Airport.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Over the last week, the San Diego Humane Society has removed 446 cats, 30 dogs and dozens of other animals, including goats, alpacas, pigs, ducks, donkeys, geese and chickens from the property in Julian.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Or Canadian geese, which trundle about retention ponds across the Lake County landscape.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Local real estate agent Hans Nagrath told CBS News that his dog, Benny, was off his leash during their run along the river when the dog sprinted into the water to chase two geese.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geese
Noun
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To get a sentence like that in a communist, radically left-wing city of liberal lunatics is truly amazing.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio wasn’t far behind, saying the war is being waged against religious lunatics.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As Rose’s impoverished yet imperious mother Ruth, Parson’s dry deliveries offer great comic ballast to this ship of fools.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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McGinn sets high standards in training and during games and does not suffer fools.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, milk and nuts are included in the nine leading causes of food allergies in the United States.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Flavors unfold in deliberate waves, featuring rich caramel and butterscotch, then roasted nuts, milk chocolate, and a touch of baking spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Located along the American River, the nature center provides people of all ages a safe and immersive experience connecting with local wildlife from wild turkeys to woodpeckers to butterflies.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
June 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Larger foods like roasts, turkeys and full-size pizzas are also easier to prepare in an oven.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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“Geese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geese. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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