as in whims
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
she got a sudden bee to quit her job and move to South Carolina
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Recent Examples of bees
The idea closely mirrors how bees communicate through movement.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Blazing star also attracts lots of pollinators, like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, providing a nectar source for them in the summer, while its seedheads provide food for birds in the winter.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Caught in the chaos of this grandiose heist are two Lochmill Capital worker bees, Zara (Sophie Turner) and Luke (Archie Madekwe).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Ten of the hives are experimenting with native stingless bees, whose high-quality honey can be sold for a much higher price.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For breakfast, try the truly aromatic honey produced by tame stingless bees that live on one of the 12 motus (little islands) surrounding the lagoon.
—Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The result of a 2025 Kickstarter that was 437% funded in five minutes, the system is designed to reduce unnecessary steps with a compact user-friendly design that is sustainable while protecting the bees and the integrity of the hives.
—Shirl Leigh
january 20, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
Drawing from the series’ most iconic symbols — bows, bees, wisteria, and friendship motifs — the collection reimagines Bridgerton’s ornate world through a modern, wearable lens.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The clear water where the bees went to drink.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Blazing star also attracts lots of pollinators, like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, providing a nectar source for them in the summer, while its seedheads provide food for birds in the winter.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Caught in the chaos of this grandiose heist are two Lochmill Capital worker bees, Zara (Sophie Turner) and Luke (Archie Madekwe).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Ten of the hives are experimenting with native stingless bees, whose high-quality honey can be sold for a much higher price.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For breakfast, try the truly aromatic honey produced by tame stingless bees that live on one of the 12 motus (little islands) surrounding the lagoon.
—Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The result of a 2025 Kickstarter that was 437% funded in five minutes, the system is designed to reduce unnecessary steps with a compact user-friendly design that is sustainable while protecting the bees and the integrity of the hives.
—Shirl Leigh
january 20, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
Drawing from the series’ most iconic symbols — bows, bees, wisteria, and friendship motifs — the collection reimagines Bridgerton’s ornate world through a modern, wearable lens.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The clear water where the bees went to drink.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bees
Noun
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Florida law should not be conformed to Israel’s whims on that matter.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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But it may also be remembered as the moment where Europe broke away from the United States, exasperated by a world run solely by hard American power at the whims of an ever imperial presidency.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There is also the eternal question of whether designers should create clothes for truly living in, or whether they should be encouraged to think big and present more complicated pieces that challenge everyday notions of style and taste.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Online, some drew parallels between the heartwrenching moment, which muddies up notions of consent, to an earlier scene in the series, where Carol reveals her mother sent her to conversion therapy camp.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That may require surgery if the maggots are deeply embedded.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, the Afflecks gave in when maggots started appearing in the apartment.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Bees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bees. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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