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as in insane
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
that's a nutty idea that won't work at all
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as in psychotic
sometimes offensive
unable to think in a clear or sensible way
the only other prisoner in the dungeon was a nutty soul who feasted on bugs
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Recent Examples of nutty
Microwave in 1-minute increments until the butter foams, sputters and turns lightly golden and nutty, about 4 minutes.
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Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Oats have a milder flavor and a soft, creamy texture when cooked, while quinoa has a slightly nutty flavor and a light, fluffy texture.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Almond milk is described as having a subtly sweet yet nutty flavor.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
The blini is like a micro pancake made of buckwheat that is slightly nutty.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Oats have a milder flavor and a soft, creamy texture when cooked, while quinoa has a slightly nutty flavor and a light, fluffy texture.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Almond milk is described as having a subtly sweet yet nutty flavor.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
The blini is like a micro pancake made of buckwheat that is slightly nutty.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutty
Adjective
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If he was convicted, a jury would then have to decide whether Abril was insane when the park shooting occurred.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Like, dude, the views from the top are insane.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In schizophrenia, one type of psychotic disorder, exercise is believed to be neuroprotective, tamping down inflammation in the brain and spurring the release of chemicals that support and maintain brain cell growth.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, a person must meet seven criteria to be eligible, including a diagnosis of schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder at a severe level.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gore said half in surprise and half in jest after lasting just 1⅔ innings in a 15-9 win over Kansas City, which wasn’t even the silliest game in the West Valley on a gusty Thursday.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The fever dream of a sequel that’s also a prequel takes everything good about the first movie and turns it up to 100, happily ignoring any dose of realism in favor of silly, colorful, karaoke-ready fun.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the 18th century, natural red fabric dyes made from Indian madder root and South American brazilwood were key to producing the pink fabrics that both men and women wore during the reign of King Louis XV.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2026
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There was a mad scramble—people running in every direction, some tumbling over others.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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These people out here are stupid.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Besides, each unmasking is stupid and anticlimactic in its own way.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Colloquial slang in reverence to the most maniacal competitors.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Clearly, a straight line can be drawn from Lola to Moira Rose, the maniacal former soap-opera star, wig enthusiast, and erratic wife/mom on Schitt’s Creek (for which Catherine won an Emmy and a Golden Globe).—
Merrill Markoe,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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There’s a crazy, almost anarchic narrative logic that keeps it zigging and zagging unpredictably from the high-speed chase around precarious mountain roads to the suspenseful near disaster of the climax, in which nature gets angry, and the triumphant eco solution that saves the day.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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Importantly, the movie’s sense of humor is always grounded in the situation happening and the distinct crazy personalities surrounding Mabel’s stubborn straight woman.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dominique told Fratello they’d be nuts to cut him.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 10,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both minerals are found in plant and animal foods, especially nuts, seeds, and leafy greens.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Nutty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutty. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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