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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
Bailey brought him home for a second night, where Saito caught up on laundry, enjoyed a hot shower and cooked udon noodles for his hosts.
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Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Egg noodles are simple, delicious, and totally nostalgic.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
There were no food handler cards available, some raw chicken was stored above the noodles and the area around the outdoor grease trap was dirty.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Nov. 2025
The food boxes were assembled in a Houston warehouse by the grocery and logistics company Umoja Health, said chief marketing officer Missy Hunter, and contained everything from noodles and spaghetti sauce to pancake mix and syrup.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Every ingredient, from the noodles to the soup base to the oils and toppings, are made from scratch every day, Ota said.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Berrier describes it as a Bolognese pasta dish with pizza dough instead of noodles.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
The versatility of flavored, baked tofu is endless; drop it in soup, add it to salad, layer it in a sandwich, toss it with noodles, thread it on skewers for the barbecue — or simply cut it into cubes for a quick snack.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
However, the stars of the show here are its handmade soba and udon noodles, made fresh daily by owner and noodle master Seiji Akutsu.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Egg noodles are simple, delicious, and totally nostalgic.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
There were no food handler cards available, some raw chicken was stored above the noodles and the area around the outdoor grease trap was dirty.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Nov. 2025
The food boxes were assembled in a Houston warehouse by the grocery and logistics company Umoja Health, said chief marketing officer Missy Hunter, and contained everything from noodles and spaghetti sauce to pancake mix and syrup.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Every ingredient, from the noodles to the soup base to the oils and toppings, are made from scratch every day, Ota said.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Berrier describes it as a Bolognese pasta dish with pizza dough instead of noodles.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
The versatility of flavored, baked tofu is endless; drop it in soup, add it to salad, layer it in a sandwich, toss it with noodles, thread it on skewers for the barbecue — or simply cut it into cubes for a quick snack.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
However, the stars of the show here are its handmade soba and udon noodles, made fresh daily by owner and noodle master Seiji Akutsu.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noodles
Noun
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Noah's sister-in-law Esther (Jackie Tohn), the Jewish character portrayed most insultingly last year, has thankfully been softened and refined, and has somehow become the lone voice of reason amongst a group of immature idiots.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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To be funny while playing a character who’s sweet and endearing (even when calling his friends idiots) is a skill, and Bad Bunny has it.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eyes not on the sides of their heads, and a quick, macular gaze that isn’t like other animals’.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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His $193 million executive compensation, which turned the heads of unpaid moderators last year, included a $550,000 annual salary, with the rest tied up in stock.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Choosing to send only one hero per call will also substantially reduce the likelihood of succeeding — if the morons even stand for it.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Filled with beans, corn, tender chicken, tomato, and avocado, tortilla soup is guaranteed to please a crowd.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Drain the beans, then transfer them into an ice bath for 5 minutes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
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However, an image of the dummies shared by leaker Sonny Dickson indicates Samsung's finally making room for magnetic rings at the back.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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But for the most part, these competitors were dummies all around, with even the biggest threats deeply flawed or actively annoying in some way.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other figures include handmade chess sets, religious figurines like the Virgin of Guadalupe and skulls made to resemble calaveras, or sugar skulls, which are a symbol tied to Day of the Dead.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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And there are more gameplay modifiers (known as skulls in the Halo universe) than ever before, which allow players to add some extra difficulty and chaos to their sessions.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The losers in this round are Toby and our not-so-perfect Tom, who struggles the entire episode, which is strange for a man who is that good-looking.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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And this time, unlike last year with the Steelers, his team walked away losers.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There's huge dumbbells and brick-style cellphones, too.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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Use light dumbbells, resistance bands, or your body weight and perform 8 to 12 reps for each of major muscle group.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Noodles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noodles. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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