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
Egyptian geese, on the other hand, often represented blessed souls in ancient iconography.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
And when the fire happened, the geese still needed their mother very much.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
The sitter was responsible for watering the garden and houseplants, feeding and caring for three cats, a Labrador named Trip, and a flock of chickens, geese, and 11 baby chicks.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Nearly a month later, in early August, a game warden approached Rogers police after receiving an anonymous letter saying Epperly shot the geese, KTHV reported.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
These methods are legal, as long as the geese are not physically harmed.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Weaver, the California waterfowl coordinator, said others were likely brought in the past few years to chase away Canada geese that have increasingly become a nuisance at parks and golf courses.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
And when the fire happened, the geese still needed their mother very much.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
The sitter was responsible for watering the garden and houseplants, feeding and caring for three cats, a Labrador named Trip, and a flock of chickens, geese, and 11 baby chicks.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Nearly a month later, in early August, a game warden approached Rogers police after receiving an anonymous letter saying Epperly shot the geese, KTHV reported.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
These methods are legal, as long as the geese are not physically harmed.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Weaver, the California waterfowl coordinator, said others were likely brought in the past few years to chase away Canada geese that have increasingly become a nuisance at parks and golf courses.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geese
Noun
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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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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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Almonds and walnuts are healthy tree nuts that offer a variety of nutrients, including healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Sep. 2025
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Fill a vase with nuts or rocks and insert the branch.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Where campsites on Angel Island offered extensive panoramic views of the East Bay, China Camp visitors sleep among tall trees that see evening mists pervade the night as turkeys and deer wander through the area.—
Don Sproul,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Young Dolph, 36, was in his hometown delivering Thanksgiving turkeys when two gunmen emerged from a white Mercedes Benz and opened fire.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Geese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geese. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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