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as in goose
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
only a turkey would think it's a good idea to go for a jog when the weather drops below zero
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as in idiot
a stupid person
you turkey, that wasn't my boyfriend—it was my brother!
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as in disaster
something that has failed
his business venture ended up being a turkey, and he lost quite a bit of money on it
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Recent Examples of turkey
Cooked turkey meals are available for pick-up 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 28 in the valet area.
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Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
These turkey meatballs are easy to make both at camp or ahead of time, and here’s a one-pot stuffing bowl that’s a cinch to put together.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
Watch this video for some unique ways to use a turkey baster that doesn't involve a turkey.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
Think cranberry orange refreshers and a savory turkey and sage Danish.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2024
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Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
These turkey meatballs are easy to make both at camp or ahead of time, and here’s a one-pot stuffing bowl that’s a cinch to put together.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
Watch this video for some unique ways to use a turkey baster that doesn't involve a turkey.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
Think cranberry orange refreshers and a savory turkey and sage Danish.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turkey
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It's stuffed with European white goose down and available in lightweight, all-season, and ultra warm options.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
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Who wouldn’t want an oversized goose statue in their house?Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
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As the film reminds us, any number of iffy career choices, like that role in the cinematic disaster that was Sgt.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Going to space after the Columbia disaster Eileen Collins’ fourth and final mission came on the heels of the tragic Columbia disaster.Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Real failure is letting your ego drive the bus of your life right off the cliff.Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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The failure of Rodgers to produce anywhere close to his usual level while with the Packers will be a stain on Douglas’ resume.Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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Death comes for us all, but not before time makes fools of us first.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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Being thought of as cool is a little bit of a fool’s errand for parents and other adults when coolness, like language itself, is a moving target.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.Barry Levitt, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
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The stupid!Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 July 2021
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Each year, fire safety officials warn of the dangers of fireworks and stage demonstrations of dummies that catch fire and watermelons that explode.Linda Trischitta, Sun-Sentinel.com, 10 July 2017
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Zuby said the Tesla Model S didn’t have a strong enough safety belt, and a dummy used to simulate a driver in the small overlap test moved too far forward during the crash, striking its head on the steering wheel.Diana Kruzman, USA TODAY, 6 July 2017
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In late August, a German pilot accidentally dropped bombs on central London.Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Polar Express, which was deemed a bomb when it was released in 2004 with a $23.2M opening off its $170M production cost, wound up doing a massive 7x multiple off its stateside start with a domestic tally of $162.7M in its first run off an A+ CinemaScore.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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When Louie led high diamonds, hoping to pitch his club loser, West ruffed the third diamond and led a club to East.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Trump had a domineering, workaholic father who split the world into two groups: killers and losers.Alex Thompson, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Turkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turkey. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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