1
as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
a show devoted to those lovable nuts who collect the weirdest things just for fun
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2
as in lunatic
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
anyone who goes out in this weather is a nut
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3
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a baseball nut who plans her vacation to coincide with spring training every year
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4
as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the question of how to increase functionality without decreasing efficiency may prove to be a tough nut to crack
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as in head
slang
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
he didn't appreciate his friend's jibe about watching his big nut when getting into the car
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as in nonsense
nuts plural
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
responding to your opponent's every argument with "Nuts!" is not exactly finely reasoned refutation
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Recent Examples of nut
The others are milk, eggs, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Another idea is to sprinkle in healthy fats like nuts, nut butter, and chia seeds.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Botanically the fruit is a drupe, not a nut.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
But this time, his front-right tire was slow to come off, seemingly as the wheel gun did not connect with the wheel nut on the first attempt.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Another idea is to sprinkle in healthy fats like nuts, nut butter, and chia seeds.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Botanically the fruit is a drupe, not a nut.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
But this time, his front-right tire was slow to come off, seemingly as the wheel gun did not connect with the wheel nut on the first attempt.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nut
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Appealing to consumers searching for a piece of history, the store has gained a following of visitors hunting for unique souvenirs, designers on inspiration trips and local eccentrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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For Mimi Pond, the desire to do a book about the Mitford sisters – six larger-than-life British eccentrics (and one brother) who created a stir in both British and American culture – was obvious.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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But as Plemons so deftly plays him, Teddy doesn’t seem like a lunatic.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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There were these lunatics in the car.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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This is slightly digressive, but Tunde and his lover, early on in the novel, have this big argument in Lahaina, in Hawaii.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sonic lovers can add a personalized touch to their drink for a limited time at no cost.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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For a writer of a book that’s politically informed and deals with culture and history, this creates a big problem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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That solves a lot of problems, a lot of ills of society.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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His body was found with four shots to the back and head in November 1990 in Dixie County.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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That was also Payton’s first season as an NFL head coach in New Orleans.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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The other side in a debate with common sense is nonsense.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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That kind of no-nonsense mentality cuts right through all the nonsense and puts the focus on the work.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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David Arquette will somehow reprise his role as Dewey Riley, despite the fact that the character was stabbed to death a couple movies ago.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The actor dressed up as the character Tingle from The Legend of Zelda — a 35-year-old man obsessed with forest fairies.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Since medieval times, the colorful fool—from court jesters to Shakespeare’s characters—has used playful wit to critique authority and buffoonery to whip up excitement.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Don’t let the record fool you – Timber Creek is a competitive opponent that has faced a rough schedule.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Nut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nut. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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