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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
Creamy sauce, tender noodles and squash, and fragrant basil—what's not to love?
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The steaming bowl was full of delightfully soft yellow noodles, slices of buttery roasted pork shoulder, bean sprouts and scallions, and a bright dollop of grated ginger.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Filipino noodles – and electric stoves to boil it and mix in purchasable toppings.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Serve it over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles to catch every drop of sauce.
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Ingredients Directions In a 4 to 6-quart pan cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Dishes such as dumplings can signify wealth, while long, unbroken noodles aim to welcome long life.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Plates include a combination of meat, noodles, rice, egg rolls and pot stickers.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Treat your tastebuds to flaky sticky wings and crispy beef egg noodles at Rooster and the Pig before letting the stress of the day melt away with a restoring energy massage at The Spa at Séc-he.
—Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The steaming bowl was full of delightfully soft yellow noodles, slices of buttery roasted pork shoulder, bean sprouts and scallions, and a bright dollop of grated ginger.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Filipino noodles – and electric stoves to boil it and mix in purchasable toppings.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Serve it over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles to catch every drop of sauce.
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Ingredients Directions In a 4 to 6-quart pan cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Dishes such as dumplings can signify wealth, while long, unbroken noodles aim to welcome long life.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Plates include a combination of meat, noodles, rice, egg rolls and pot stickers.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Treat your tastebuds to flaky sticky wings and crispy beef egg noodles at Rooster and the Pig before letting the stress of the day melt away with a restoring energy massage at The Spa at Séc-he.
—Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noodles
Noun
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His strict and meticulous methodologies taught some of the smartest people on the planet how to behave like complete idiots, paving the way for a new generation of red-nosed fools to pratfall onto the stage.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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Franchises are lost because of proud idiots.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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Their focus on youth in recruitment demands that older heads (in relative terms, at least — Neto and Fernandez are 25) can alleviate the pressure while players adjust to Chelsea and, in Gittens’ case, the Premier League.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Trump now heads to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, for a weekend of political meetings and fundraisers, stopping at a Whataburger fast-food chain en route to the airport.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Overwhelmingly, though, the most common response was to seek confirmation of their suspicions that Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were morons.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The red chile enchilada sauce is as smooth as the refried beans, and the light, fragrant rice is much more than a stiff side along for the ride.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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After, combine the ingredients, onions, and beans before topping with bacon and baking.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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After Saturday’s glam — quarterbacks threw passes to smooth-moving receivers while running backs dodged tackling dummies — Sunday offers a dose of grit.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The trophies handed out during the Grammys presentation are dummies that are reused each year.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dire wolves resemble gray wolves but were larger, heavier and had broader skulls and more powerful teeth than their surviving relatives.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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Expect to see buffalo skulls and hear Willie Nelson tunes.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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Energy stocks were the best performing S&P 500 sector, while the consumer staples, materials, and industrials sectors were the biggest losers.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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The loss was the latest in a frustrating season for the Rebels, losers of seven games by seven points or less after reaching the Sweet 16 in last season’s NCAA Tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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But don’t worry if RDLs and deadlifts aren’t for you, resistance training encompasses lifting free weights like dumbbells and kettlebells, using exercise machines, using resistance bands, taking a pilates class and even lifting your own bodyweight.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
26 Feb. 2026
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Planet Fitness once made a point of banning denim in the gym, along with grunting, dropping dumbbells, and judging others.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Noodles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noodles. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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