geese

noun

Definition of geesenext
plural of goose
as in lunatics
a person who lacks good sense or judgment don't be such a silly goose—you're dressed just fine for the party

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Recent Examples of geese Drawing from the Renaissance game’s design and motif, there are playful talismans — geese, dragonflies, clovers, horseshoes, dice, keys and ladybugs — across trays, teapots, mugs, boxes, miniatures and espresso sets. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Birds, including Canadian geese, several types of hawks, mynas and larks were also killed in the thousands. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 In early November the lake sat quiet, except for the moments when scores of Canada geese would descend to the surface to rest before continuing their journey south. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 Snow geese are large, ungainly animals, while this puppet one is sleek and white. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 Genzel grew up chasing mallards and Canada geese in the Illinois River Valley. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2026 The pattern is made of pond and wildlife motifs with curved trees, grasses, colorful flowers, geese, and dragonflies set against a light blue-gray backdrop. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 There are no Canada geese any more (not due to renaming, due to the Incident). — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 Captive flocks were established, and Canada geese were reintroduced back into native areas by transplanting geese from those captive or existing flocks. — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geese
  1. lunatics
  2. fools
  3. nuts
  4. turkeys
Noun
  • The show will serve as a platform for countless lunatics within the InfoWars universe and a platform for larger announcements about the company’s fictional exploits.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Republicans see an opportunity here, portraying progressive and socialist Democrats as lunatics and communists.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of lunatics
Noun
  • In these labors, Carson is akin to two other recent laureates, Jon Fosse and László Krasznahorkai, our foremost writers of holy fools.
    — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Trasks encounter a wide swath of citizens, haggling with sneaky cheats, exploiting innocent fools, and befriending big-hearted neighbors.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fools
Noun
  • Tucker recommends foods like extra virgin olive oil, fatty fish like salmon, nuts and seeds — all staples of both diets, which also encourage eating whole grains, chicken, and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026
  • If your kidneys are healthy, eating magnesium-rich foods like nuts, seeds, beans, whole grains, and leafy vegetables is unlikely to cause toxicity.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of nuts
Noun
  • Multiple wild turkeys have had their time in the limelight, including one named Astoria that still lives in the Battery.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Mule deer, wild turkeys and other animals are regular sightings.
    — Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of turkeys

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