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as in idiots
a stupid person
come in out of the rain, you silly noodle
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as in heads
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
since he's almost seven feet tall, it shouldn't be too difficult to spot his noodle in this crowd
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Recent Examples of noodles
Cooked noodles soak up the thick egg batter for a custard-like texture with pops of freshness from peas.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Penne noodles hold the creamy sauce allowing for a burst of flavor in each bite.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Get dinner for two with appetizers, a Dungeness crab, garlic noodles, dessert and wine or beer for $118.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Ladle the remaining marinara over the noodles and top each one with 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Her spicy noodles recipe is among them.
—Ryan Brennan
april 13, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Two types of lasagna, meatballs, baked pasta, fresh noodles and sourdough focaccia.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Most actors arrive in Hollywood with nothing but a headshot and a tolerance for instant noodles.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Some varieties have dense, meaty consistencies, like the North Pacific giant kelp, which is turned into lasagna noodles at the Eternal Abundance Organic Market & Eatery in Vancouver.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Penne noodles hold the creamy sauce allowing for a burst of flavor in each bite.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Get dinner for two with appetizers, a Dungeness crab, garlic noodles, dessert and wine or beer for $118.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Ladle the remaining marinara over the noodles and top each one with 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Her spicy noodles recipe is among them.
—Ryan Brennan
april 13, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Two types of lasagna, meatballs, baked pasta, fresh noodles and sourdough focaccia.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Most actors arrive in Hollywood with nothing but a headshot and a tolerance for instant noodles.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Some varieties have dense, meaty consistencies, like the North Pacific giant kelp, which is turned into lasagna noodles at the Eternal Abundance Organic Market & Eatery in Vancouver.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noodles
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What sets Brule apart from fellow idiots in similar setups like Borat or Philomena Cunk is Reilly’s ability to present Brule with deep pathos and a sense of mystery, offering glimpses into a dark backstory, all made unsettling by the show’s analog-horror aesthetic.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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One gets the sense, reading DuBois, that Stanton’s fervor for political action stemmed from a dread of being governed by idiots.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The younger two brothers float paper boats in the kitchen sink and Jeremy plays along, sprinkling flour on their heads—but making the kitchen a total mess.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ordinary humans like Stephen’s selfish boss are depicted as giant walking eggs, while others are proportioned like bobble heads.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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Avoid planting garlic near peas, beans, and asparagus, as garlic may compete with these vegetables for nutrients (particularly nitrogen), inhibit their growth, and reduce their yield.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Plant them alongside companion plants like potatoes, peppers, beans, or peas, but avoid garlic, onions, and other cruciferous plants that may increase the risk of both plants suffering from a fungal disease that causes swollen roots and eventual death.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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More than a dozen city, county and state agencies worked together, deploying drones, using dummies as cadavers, and taking on the roles of victims, triage and others to make the drill as realistic as possible.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Most hospital training labs use basic dummies or simple mannequins to teach medical skills.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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People were so eager to venerate his remains that skulls of his magically multiplied.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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When the three-level altar was excavated from the test pit, the project archaeologists discovered four human skulls abutting the monument, along with several long bones, which are believed to be femurs.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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There were many losers in Virginia’s vote to approve a gerrymandered, Democratic map.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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But whether there are any clear winners or losers at this juncture in the broader redistricting picture may be a little more complicated.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Its A-frame rack stores the dumbbells vertically to minimize floor space, while still providing easy access to the weights.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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As trendy as the weight room might be these days, the world of barbells and dumbbells can be a pretty intimidating place.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Noodles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noodles. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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