as in fool
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 goose
But this display of discipline has turned an otherwise typical goose crossing into a trove of viral delight.
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Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
Our plates were empty, but a golden goose hung over our heads.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
When a voyaging squadron of Canadas lit and swam into the stools, the carnage was fierce and provided plenty of food, feathers, and goose grease for the community’s beds and bellies.
—Nash Buckingham, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for goose
Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
Our plates were empty, but a golden goose hung over our heads.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
When a voyaging squadron of Canadas lit and swam into the stools, the carnage was fierce and provided plenty of food, feathers, and goose grease for the community’s beds and bellies.
—Nash Buckingham, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for goose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goose
Noun
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William Higgins New Smyrna Beach The president of the United States has allowed an ex-KGB agent to show the world what a fool the United States has for a president.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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Everything ever published has the fingerprints of many many people—don’t fool yourself into thinking anything comes into this world fully formed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Try savory cuisine such as turkey legs, burgers and pulled pork.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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To make the swap, substitute 1-pound of ground turkey or ground chicken for the beef.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But not as a cartoon metal maniac chomping on bat flesh.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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Imagine if zombies were just humans who their intellect, but are also homicidal maniacs.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Americans are advised to eat more fruits and vegetables, include a variety of protein sources—seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, soy products, and unsalted nuts/seeds—and opt for protein sources lower in solid fats and calories.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Botanically the fruit is a drupe, not a nut.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Real Housewives’ theme — no matter the franchise — gives us a wink of cuckoo calm before the storm.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
13 July 2025
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Not everyone is feeling so cuckoo about cocoa these days.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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