1
as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
I'm nuts for the homecoming game.
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2
as in mad
informal + sometimes offensive
unable to think in a clear or sensible way
The bizarre rantings in the notes left behind by the artist convinced historians that the guy was nuts.
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as in nonsense
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 nuts
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Key Takeaways Both nuts support heart, gut, and metabolic health.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, milk and nuts are included in the nine leading causes of food allergies in the United States.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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Adjective
Kids, especially boys under the age of 13, are going nuts for the film, giving it an A CinemaScore, and 5/5 stars on exit polling service PostTrak.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Key Takeaways Both nuts support heart, gut, and metabolic health.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026
Noun
Tighten the knobs or nuts securely.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, milk and nuts are included in the nine leading causes of food allergies in the United States.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuts
Adjective
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Players such as Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward OG Anunoby don't sound nearly as excited.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Studiously moderated, but excited, voices amplified news of the actual invasion of Europe read hastily in Orlando Morning Sentinel.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Also keep in mind that blasting noise through your AirPods or speakers may drown out some very important other sounds — like approaching wildlife or mad rattlesnakes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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To go and do Nicolas Winding Refn film, or just the really fun, mad thing.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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The only way real barriers to non-factory service could be required to work on a ladder-frame gas-engine truck would be if the automaker intentionally loaded it with proprietary nonsense.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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Yet more arrant nonsense, coming from someone who has repeatedly been cited for spreading vaccine misinformation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Melophiles will be treated to sets by acclaimed guitarist (and avid surfer) Peter Sprague also during opening-night festivities, and live performances by the beloved local favorite vintage rock band, the Mar Dels on Saturday.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Myung Chun, a Times photographer and avid motorcycle rider, was there when Highway 1 reopened in January and returned in late May with a GoPro camera strapped to his chest and a 360-degree camera mounted on his bike.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Rivians aren’t alone in the realm of insane reports of repair costs.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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The whole thing is kind of insane.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Every campsite has a bear-resistant food locker, and visitors are being reminded to store food, garbage and other attractants properly.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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While the Doral incinerator used to burn about half of the county’s daily trash supply, Miami-Dade is now using trucks and trains to send its garbage to landfills across Florida.—
Douglas Hanks
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The hardware required to contribute observations isn’t terribly expensive, and the process comes with detailed instructions, as well as enthusiastic support for rookies just getting started.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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The performance drew enthusiastic applause from fans who recognized familiar songs and cultural traditions.—
J.M. Banks
June 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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In that setting, every user will be screened for cardiac issues and a family history of psychosis, and guided through their trip by two professional facilitators who have a doctor on call—and even then, some users experience a psychotic break or profound dissociative episodes.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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The records indicate that Carradine had a history of anxiety, bipolar disorder, severe depression with psychotic features and prior suicide attempts.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Nuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuts. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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