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
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Many people don’t eat enough fatty fish, seeds and nuts, so supplementation has become widespread.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
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Adjective
Needless to say, the crowd went absolutely nuts.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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
Noun
Keep nuts, seeds, and whole-wheat flour in the freezer to avoid rancidity and extend freshness.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Many people don’t eat enough fatty fish, seeds and nuts, so supplementation has become widespread.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuts
Adjective
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While the online retailer is serving up some excellent K-beauty deals—up to 40% off markdowns—our beauty editors are most excited about Medicube deals.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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While the Athletics hosted the Angels in Sacramento, their Single-A affiliate minor league team, Stockton Ports, hosted lots of dads who were excited to take their kids, young and grown, out to the ball game.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Initially skeptical, Tom becomes increasingly paranoid after a sailor who got lost in the fog essentially goes mad, with his eyes turning white just before dying.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
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Relative bargain Please do not be mad at me for relaying this insurance math.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Not only is that nonsense, but Israel took this into account.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Get outta here with that nonsense.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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One was of Christopher Isherwood (an avid collector of his work) and his partner Don Bachardy.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 June 2026
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Born February 18, 1954, in Antigo, Bradley was an avid reader and history buff.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s an insane thing to believe.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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And ultimately, the premise of the show is insane horror tropes are happening to boring, normal people.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Take Out the Trash Empty garbage bins and recycling from all rooms—not just the kitchen and bath—and don’t forget special receptacles like compost, diaper pails, and litter boxes.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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In her own yard, Mingrone has learned that cracked lids on garbage containers allow water to pool after a rain, setting up a major breeding ground.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Siskel panned it, but Ebert gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up.—
Linnea Wicklund,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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His soft opening events have brought in enthusiastic batters and sports fans.—
Jenna Thompson
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The drugs brought on psychotic episodes that were destructive, and when his son was about 20, the family made the difficult decision to ask Sean to leave the house.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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In the second episode, Tom spends a night in the local inn, and ends up in a crawl space with the ghost of a psychotic killer clown.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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“Nuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuts. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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