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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
That's nuts for something so small, and fairly affordable.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Bring back one of Mama's favorite recipes that combines pasta, broccoli, grapes, and nuts all together.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
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Adjective
Out There starring Norway’s Sentimental star Renate Reinsve alongside Danish stars Jacob Haugaard (The jut-nuts), Jacob Lohmann (Dynastiet Mærsk), Ole Sørensen (The Sunfish) and Lane Lind (Matador).
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
That's nuts for something so small, and fairly affordable.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Noun
Oat milk is also a safe alternative for a number of people who are allergic to milk, tree nuts and soy, according to the University of Florida.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Bring back one of Mama's favorite recipes that combines pasta, broccoli, grapes, and nuts all together.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuts
Adjective
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Susan Gans, who leads SoCal Tandem Riders, was excited that, among a gathering of seniors and middle-aged folks, a young couple joined.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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Kids who used to run to the field excited to play, suddenly started loafing to the field wearing their crocs with their heads buried in their phones.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Captain Ahab went mad in his vengeful search for Moby Dick.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Standing at 6 feet 8 inches in heels, Evans towers above cast members including Stephanie Hsu, Juliette Lewis, Harvey Guillén and more, as the mad scientist and head of a paranormal household that has welcomed in two hapless strangers during a rainstorm.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
Noun
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That’s the prayerful explanation for the nonsense that spouted this week from the leaders of a football conference that hopes to grow up and be the Big Ten someday.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Let’s see if the Pomona Unified School District, which pays thousands of dollars to support its schools’ athletic program, is going to act and stop this nonsense.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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In her free time, Grohl is an avid lover of anything paranormal.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The print itself, hand-painted by Garcia, was inspired by a cherry pie baked by Kim, who’s an avid gardener, for one of their Monse clients, Instagram creator Chriselle Lim.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Melissa Jackson rejected the defense’s claims that Gilbert was legally insane.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The feminine style looks like a ballet flat but is just as comfortable as a sneaker—hence its insane appeal.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The Paris police prefecture said smaller groups caused disturbances in various locations, with some vandalizing shops and setting fires to garbage and self-service bicycles in the streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Protesters were later seen pelting ICE vehicles with kitchen towels and trash as garbage littered the ground.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The first memorandum approval was enthusiastic.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Petro cited this statement at a public rally to enthusiastic applause.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Mary, our thirtysomething narrator, has recently boomeranged back to her hometown (York) after experiencing a break with reality that may or may not be psychotic.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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In March 2023, Abdulai was assaulted by an inmate during a psychotic episode.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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“Nuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuts. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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