as in lunatic
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
The goose appeared to have reached that altitude by a combination of flying and walking, rangers in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest said.
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Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
With just 56 guest rooms, including 8 sumptuous suites, the hotel manages to feel intimate yet upscale, offering goose down duvets, 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, and soaking tubs for ultimate comfort.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
In a preview clip exclusive to Entertainment Weekly, Maddie and Josh (Bryan Safi) take a call that leads police sergeant Athena (Angela Bassett) on a wild goose chase.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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A wild goose chase
What are the most common reasons for a football match being postponed?
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
With just 56 guest rooms, including 8 sumptuous suites, the hotel manages to feel intimate yet upscale, offering goose down duvets, 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, and soaking tubs for ultimate comfort.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
In a preview clip exclusive to Entertainment Weekly, Maddie and Josh (Bryan Safi) take a call that leads police sergeant Athena (Angela Bassett) on a wild goose chase.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Tweet of the week: 1 Tweet of the week: 2
A wild goose chase
What are the most common reasons for a football match being postponed?
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for goose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goose
Noun
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Historically, betting against bigs who can pass is a fool’s errand.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Here’s the deal: Chasing quick wins is a fool’s errand.—
Jonathan Wagner,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nationwide economic strain persists from the virus that has wiped out nearly 170 million chickens, turkeys and other birds since early 2022.—
Tom Polansek,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Rone decided to switch spots after about two hours of hunting and no sign of a turkey.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Roasted tomatoes and halved gooseberries nestle in a pool of kefir and roasted kale oil; avocado wedges rolled in roasted seeds and nuts are separated by sorrel leaves; pea tips and tendrils garnish a stack of fried cheese dumplings.—
Garrett Snyder,
Los Angeles Magazine,
18 July 2017
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Meanwhile, people are on the dance floor going nuts.—
Ron Hart,
Esquire,
6 July 2017
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“Goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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