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
James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
But sources are going nuts for it.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
These bits of planet are like the nuts and marshmallows in the rocky road brownie.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
But the contrast to Carney's talk in the Election is nuts.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
But sources are going nuts for it.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Biotin is also not difficult to obtain from food (found in eggs, meat, fish, nuts, and certain vegetables).
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
These bits of planet are like the nuts and marshmallows in the rocky road brownie.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuts
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Plus, the service lost subscribers last quarter—a show people are excited about could lure back some whose bundles expired.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Like her popular work with Timberland, which includes glossy, patent leather versions of the brand’s boots and a 14-inch heel, Carter’s Nike debut wasn’t afraid to take chances, which has us even more excited for what’s to come next from the collaboration.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, this particular squadron has a habit of driving their Handlers mad, as its leader, Shin, is known as the Undertaker.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Isaac, playing mad scientist Viktor Frankenstein, re-emerges after a three-year film absence, reminding Hollywood to put this guy in more movies.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
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This smacks of fake tough guy nonsense.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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And then a lot of nonsense, which comes with the script.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As for their own personal favorites, Walzideh has shifted from an avid romance reader to a romantasy fan.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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In January, the Birding & Wildlife Festival brings together avid avian enthusiasts.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Stines’ defense attorneys, Jeremy and Kerri Bartley, say the sheriff was insane at the time of the killing and want his full mental health report – which is currently sealed – released to the public.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Making straight men insane comes with the territory on one of TV’s most-talked about shows of the last five years (House of the Dragon continues to rack up toward 10 million viewers per ep).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One reader emailed us to emphatically declare Andrew the worst, citing its homeless population, garbage and bird poop.—
Isabelle Friedman,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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So San Diegans are helping with the $1 million-per-day cost of garbage removal there, too.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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She’s best known for her enthusiastic and approachable ditties on key subjects, like potty training.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Educators and parents are increasingly enthusiastic that matching learning styles to students will reap academic rewards.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The man was treated with intravenous fluids and electrolytes, and was also put on anti-psychotic medication.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Research has shown long-term or heavy cannabis use can cause brain and mental health effects such as memory problems, psychotic disorders and psychosis, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Nuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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