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
Was there pressure on you as this goose whose golden eggs were all going to Apple?
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Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Zhao Tengfei To make a perfect marinated goose for her deceased mother, a girl embarks on a fantastical journey with a mysterious companion.
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Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
17 June 2026
While there’s no denying that gooseneck loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides) is a charming plant with sweet white flowers that resemble a goose's neck, it's also widely recognized as a troublesome invasive.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
This typically gets worse over time and is often accompanied by a harsh goose-honking cough triggered by excitement or exercise.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for goose
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Zhao Tengfei To make a perfect marinated goose for her deceased mother, a girl embarks on a fantastical journey with a mysterious companion.
—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
17 June 2026
While there’s no denying that gooseneck loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides) is a charming plant with sweet white flowers that resemble a goose's neck, it's also widely recognized as a troublesome invasive.
—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
This typically gets worse over time and is often accompanied by a harsh goose-honking cough triggered by excitement or exercise.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for goose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goose
Noun
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Being a gent or a supplicant wasn’t the same as being a fool, though.
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Don’t let the simple style fool you, though, because the ultra-soft foam insoles provide solid arch support.
Noun
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As a Spurs fan, I was particularly invested in Campbell in an England shirt and recall charging around the living room like a lunatic before the reality that it had been chalked off hit home.
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The lunatics are running the asylum.
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Students can also see goats, chickens and turkeys at the farm, Wieser said.
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The chain also smokes turkey, pork and sausages on its pits, which run 24 hours a day.
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Mantzoukas was willing to look like a maniac and a moron in equal measure.
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The Martin Lawrence vehicle Martin, which ran for five glorious seasons, offered a terrific platform for Lawrence to run around like a maniac as an energetic radio DJ.
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Mantzoukas was willing to look like a maniac and a moron in equal measure.
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Lluís then calls Puig Antich a moron.
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Foods with natural oils or fats, like olive oil, whole grains, and nut butters, are especially vulnerable to heat damage.
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But are there any downsides to consuming this nut spread regularly?
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“Goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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