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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
nine-year-old twins who are full of beans
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as in nuts
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
I know something about gardening, and you're full of beans
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as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
had trouble finding a job because he didn't know beans about computers
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Recent Examples of beans
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Protein pasta may be made from soybeans or legumes such as peas, beans, chickpeas, or lentils.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
The rule of three or the three sisters planting method, commonly known as companion planting, is the practice of growing corn, beans, and squash together.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
Crumble it on corn, sprinkle it on a tostada, drop it into beans or dump it into filling for enchiladas — just don’t forget the cotija.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
By mid-May, if all goes as planned, a few peppers, a row of beans and one or two zucchini and yellow squash will find space to grow and mature in a mosaic of textures and color.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Double bagging the beans will also prevent it from getting freezer burned.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Sides, all inventive, include elote or cilantro rice along with the typical coleslaw, potato salad and beans.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
The restaurant is smoking up plenty of brisket and enormous beef ribs — along with chicken and pork — to go with mac and cheese, baked beans, collard greens, potato salad and other Southern sides.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Protein pasta may be made from soybeans or legumes such as peas, beans, chickpeas, or lentils.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
The rule of three or the three sisters planting method, commonly known as companion planting, is the practice of growing corn, beans, and squash together.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
Crumble it on corn, sprinkle it on a tostada, drop it into beans or dump it into filling for enchiladas — just don’t forget the cotija.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
By mid-May, if all goes as planned, a few peppers, a row of beans and one or two zucchini and yellow squash will find space to grow and mature in a mosaic of textures and color.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Double bagging the beans will also prevent it from getting freezer burned.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Sides, all inventive, include elote or cilantro rice along with the typical coleslaw, potato salad and beans.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beans
Noun
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The Sun came into the second half with a burst of energy sparked by back-to-back buckets from Miller.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Osvald Søe, 20, Wilson Eisner, 24, and Kieran Sargeant, 22, have all contributed to a developmental foundation that gives Varas’ club energy, athleticism, upside, and, at times, understandable volatility.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The unsaturated fats in nuts can help lower LDL cholesterol levels, and the fiber in raisins can help reduce fat absorption.—
Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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The provision store sells loose candy, nuts, mixes, cereal and pet food.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Volcanoes, like stars and tides and changing seasons, don’t give a damn.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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What is emerging instead is a stewardship model that treats vital ecosystems, like coral reefs, as dynamic systems requiring maintenance, repair, and adaptation, much like roads, damns, and power grids.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The club, with nearly 1,500 local members and a waitlist, features Technogym equipment, spotless changing rooms, 5 studios offering more than 100 weekly group classes, a rock climbing wall (including several auto-belay routes), and a juice bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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This beverage is made from the juice of tropical lychee, which is known for its hints of grape, pear, and watermelon, and sparkling water.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Not a dog barking or a feral cat knocking the lid off the garbage.—
Ellen Bass,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The protester who threw a garbage bin was arrested for reckless endangerment shortly after cops arrive, officials said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
Noun
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If none of this makes a lick of sense, never fear.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Eventually music theory discussion turned to actual licks.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Although not invasive, irises do need to be divided every few years to maintain vigor.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
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Staging new works or expanding into a new venue can bring a fresh view of a performing arts company and, with this, a confirmation of continuing vigor.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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And Bianco’s rhetoric about forcing changes in state law enforcement — especially on immigration — without the cooperation of Democratic supermajorities in the Legislature is authoritarian nonsense.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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There’s still all this nonsense about the temptation of the female body, and the need for nuns to shield themselves from prying eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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“Beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beans. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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