geese

Definition of geesenext
plural of goose

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of geese Drawing from the Renaissance game’s design and motif, there are playful talismans — geese, dragonflies, clovers, horseshoes, dice, keys and ladybugs — across trays, teapots, mugs, boxes, miniatures and espresso sets. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 In early November the lake sat quiet, except for the moments when scores of Canada geese would descend to the surface to rest before continuing their journey south. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 Snow geese are large, ungainly animals, while this puppet one is sleek and white. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 Genzel grew up chasing mallards and Canada geese in the Illinois River Valley. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2026 The pattern is made of pond and wildlife motifs with curved trees, grasses, colorful flowers, geese, and dragonflies set against a light blue-gray backdrop. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 There are no Canada geese any more (not due to renaming, due to the Incident). — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 Captive flocks were established, and Canada geese were reintroduced back into native areas by transplanting geese from those captive or existing flocks. — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geese
Noun
  • Republicans see an opportunity here, portraying progressive and socialist Democrats as lunatics and communists.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • While sane Americans were celebrating the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, the lunatics in Portland, Oregon were cheering along as two men made out on a baseball field during a 'Heated Rivalry' theme night.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • The Trasks encounter a wide swath of citizens, haggling with sneaky cheats, exploiting innocent fools, and befriending big-hearted neighbors.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In a room full of fascists and fools, Ahmed’s projection of competence—and of the spluttering exasperation that is the lot of the competent—proves a genuine balm.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Pairing fruits with protein or healthy fats, like nuts or cheese, can help slow digestion and reduce blood sugar spikes.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Your doctor may also recommend eating more iron-rich foods, such as red meat, poultry and fish, as well as legumes, leafy greens, seeds and nuts.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The photos show the president at rallies, pardoning turkeys, at the White House with Christmas decorations, standing with the FIFA trophy, surrounded by flags, flanked by military leaders, outside the Taj Mahal and more.
    — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Our never-fail turkey is excellent in every way that other turkeys often fall short.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Geese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geese. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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