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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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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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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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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
Stay away from nuts and seeds, which can clog the scope.
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Holly Burns, Time, 6 May 2026
Adding antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, leafy greens, seeds, and nuts can enhance the benefits of protein shakes and smoothies.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 May 2026
Six years later, the couple has built a successful shopping venue that offers bulk snacks, baking goods and supplies, candy, coffee and tea, as well as gifts, olive oil and machines to grind nut butters or coffee.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet –– which focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, healthy fish and extra-virgin olive oil, with smaller portions of eggs, dairy and poultry –– has been linked to significant increases in lifespan.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
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Holly Burns, Time, 6 May 2026
Adding antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, leafy greens, seeds, and nuts can enhance the benefits of protein shakes and smoothies.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 May 2026
Six years later, the couple has built a successful shopping venue that offers bulk snacks, baking goods and supplies, candy, coffee and tea, as well as gifts, olive oil and machines to grind nut butters or coffee.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet –– which focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, healthy fish and extra-virgin olive oil, with smaller portions of eggs, dairy and poultry –– has been linked to significant increases in lifespan.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nut
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But what the New Yorker writer left behind is some of the finest prose of the 20th century, focusing primarily on the eccentrics, scalawags, seamen, and other denizens of New York’s dank corners.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Mark Hamill has been a lunatic for years now.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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To get a sentence like that in a communist, radically left-wing city of liberal lunatics is truly amazing.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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In addition to being sun lovers, many of the species on this list are heat- and drought-tolerant.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Gemini May 21 – June 20 A small realization about money or priorities could solve more than one problem today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2026
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Language development, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and relationship-building all begin before age three.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The reason, an official with knowledge of the meeting plans said, is because King Charles is a head of state, rather than a head of government.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Matt Small, who is in his first season as Lincoln-Way Central’s head coach, was an assistant at Homewood-Flossmoor.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And Bianco’s rhetoric about forcing changes in state law enforcement — especially on immigration — without the cooperation of Democratic supermajorities in the Legislature is authoritarian nonsense.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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There’s still all this nonsense about the temptation of the female body, and the need for nuns to shield themselves from prying eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Cameron spoke of Kilcher’s influence on the character in an interview with French YouTube channel Konbini.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The proud American blasted the heavy security presence and Chimaev’s character.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Post-draft outlook Don’t let the draft-weekend optimism fool you — the Cardinals have a long road ahead.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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There is an old saying that people who represent themselves in court effectively have a fool for a lawyer.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Nut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nut. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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