1
as in psychotic
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
the bizarre rantings in the notes left behind by the artist convinced historians that the guy was nuts
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
I'm nuts for the homecoming game
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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
Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023
Nonetheless, April 5, 2022, was nuts.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2023
Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Regularly eating nuts can improve cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease, inflammation, certain cancers, and type 2 diabetes.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Contrary to popular belief, peanuts are actually not nuts.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023
Nonetheless, April 5, 2022, was nuts.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2023
Noun
Simple carbohydrates include sugars found in fruits, some vegetables, dairy products, and honey, while complex carbohydrates come from starch and fiber in plants (including grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and legumes).
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Regularly eating nuts can improve cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease, inflammation, certain cancers, and type 2 diabetes.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuts
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.—
Peter Hermann,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
17 Jan. 2023
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If the big names in the Big Easy aren’t reason enough to get excited for Super Bowl LIX, there is no shortage of storylines that make this year’s championship bout between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles especially compelling.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Nervous, yet excited, the 25-year-old filmed the reaction of the two most important men in her life, her dad and her boyfriend.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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All Trump has really done for them is shout nonsense about water.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Contorting morality and diversity to justify a stifling enhancement ordinance is woke nonsense.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.—
Charles McNultyTheater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2023
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The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
8 Dec. 2022
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Look at how the stock price of Robinhood, the signature brokerage platform for today’s at-home and on-the-go traders, and Palantir , the software name with the most avid and aggressive retail fan base.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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That swipe didn’t sit well with some industry supporters, who have been avid donors and supporters of party candidates.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 Feb. 2025
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In Dolton, residents can’t even be sure their garbage will be collected.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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During another sale, an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle was placed in a garbage bag and sold in the middle of the afternoon in the Bronx.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Alternatively, Danielle is mad at Boston Rob, crying about voting out Bob the Drag Queen, and trying to get out my queen Carolyn.—
Ana Osorno,
Them,
30 Jan. 2025
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The project stars Oscar Isaac as the titular mad scientist and Jacob Elordi as his monstrous creation, and also features Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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His message was met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd that followed him.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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Some of the comedian's followers were enthusiastic about his video.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Nuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuts. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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