as in lunatics
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 geese
Mongoose The mongoose, the classic enemy of snakes, has nothing to do with geese.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Today, the bluegills, catfish and Canada geese that once populated the area have mostly abandoned the creek, which has long been polluted by runoff from farms and nearby parking lots.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The town official spoke with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, and with this week’s warm weather potentially causing the pond’s ice to thaw, geese will have more space to spread out, helping to reduce the potential for transmission.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026
Some species, like snow and Ross's geese, have frequent layovers.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
The most significant wild bird flu response happened this winter, back in December and January, when about 2,000 birds — most of which were snow geese — were found dead in a Northampton County quarry.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of geese have reportedly died in New Jersey, and bird flu is suspected to be the culprit.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Then run it across the whole lawn or along the areas where geese usually walk into your yard.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Today, the bluegills, catfish and Canada geese that once populated the area have mostly abandoned the creek, which has long been polluted by runoff from farms and nearby parking lots.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The town official spoke with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, and with this week’s warm weather potentially causing the pond’s ice to thaw, geese will have more space to spread out, helping to reduce the potential for transmission.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026
Some species, like snow and Ross's geese, have frequent layovers.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
The most significant wild bird flu response happened this winter, back in December and January, when about 2,000 birds — most of which were snow geese — were found dead in a Northampton County quarry.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of geese have reportedly died in New Jersey, and bird flu is suspected to be the culprit.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Then run it across the whole lawn or along the areas where geese usually walk into your yard.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geese
Noun
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio wasn’t far behind, saying the war is being waged against religious lunatics.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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The danger is in doing nothing as theocratic lunatics continue to weaponize with atomic bombs and modern missile delivery systems.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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McGinn sets high standards in training and during games and does not suffer fools.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Antisemitism is the socialism of fools, right?—
Suzanne Schneider,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While 90% of food allergies involve exposure to the top nine allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy/milk, eggs, sesame, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish), people can be allergic to many other foods.—
Dr. Sonja O'Leary,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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While the Middle East isn’t as large an export market for California farmers and ranchers as Canada, the European Union or Mexico; the United Arab Emirates ranks in the top 10 as the nuts, strawberries and other products exported there are distributed across the region.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For residents, the town does monthly food drives in cooperation with Farm Share, family and holiday events in Oglesby Park and Town Hall and giveaways of Christmas gifts, school supplies, bicycles and turkeys.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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And also that wild turkeys are worth celebrating.—
Roy Holdford,
Outdoor Life,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Geese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geese. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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