sillies

Definition of silliesnext
plural of silly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sillies
Noun
  • Today, the bluegills, catfish and Canada geese that once populated the area have mostly abandoned the creek, which has long been polluted by runoff from farms and nearby parking lots.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The town official spoke with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, and with this week’s warm weather potentially causing the pond’s ice to thaw, geese will have more space to spread out, helping to reduce the potential for transmission.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Only fools would think differently.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Arsenal would be fools to adopt a different approach as long as nothing changes.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Sillies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sillies. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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