nincompoops

plural of nincompoop
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Writers are indeed fools grateful for the gift of creativity despite the constant doubt.
    Beverly Gologorsky September 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Anyone that votes for those people are absolute idiots.
    Gerardo Zavala, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Because some of them act like complete idiots, but Wendy is constantly outsmarting everyone.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The two rescue animals, who once faced an uncertain future, join Stewart's four other horses, along with a diverse array of pets, including cats, dogs, donkeys, chickens, geese, and a pony.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
  • On Thursday, Silly Goose played on a stage inside the Kentucky Kingdom theme park, while inflatable geese floated above the crowd and Foster got his fans to jump, clap and crowdsurf under a hot Kentucky sun.
    Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Some studies have shown a potential link between autism and low brain levels of folate, a B vitamin found in many foods like in leafy greens, nuts and eggs, but more clinical trials are needed.
    Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
  • People may miss out on healthy foods like nuts, seeds, avocados, and olive oil, which can actually be associated with a healthy weight in moderation.
    Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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