as in idiot
a stupid person
that loggerhead couldn't find the business end of a cow even if his life depended on it
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Recent Examples of loggerhead
And Iran’s Ministry of Culture is at loggerheads with Iran’s national broadcasting service over who has the authority to censor the content of subscription streaming services.
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Ali Reza Eshraghi, Foreign Affairs, 24 May 2023
False Cape is also where an array of wildlife make their home, including loggerhead turtles, red foxes, and more than 300 species of nesting and migratory songbirds.
—AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
The People’s Republic of China (mainland China) and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are at loggerheads over legitimacy in many international institutions.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Russia and the West will remain at loggerheads absent a political settlement in Syria and Ukraine.
—Rajan Menon, Foreign Affairs, 29 Feb. 2016
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Ali Reza Eshraghi, Foreign Affairs, 24 May 2023
False Cape is also where an array of wildlife make their home, including loggerhead turtles, red foxes, and more than 300 species of nesting and migratory songbirds.
—AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
The People’s Republic of China (mainland China) and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are at loggerheads over legitimacy in many international institutions.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Russia and the West will remain at loggerheads absent a political settlement in Syria and Ukraine.
—Rajan Menon, Foreign Affairs, 29 Feb. 2016
See all Example Sentences for loggerhead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loggerhead
Noun
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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
Noun
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In Vermont, a fast-acting witness spotted a struggling 7-year-old mutt in trouble and waded into an icy river up to his waist to reunite the dog with its grateful owner.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Two lively mutts guard the noodle factory on the other side of the fence.—
Anne F. Thurston,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Feb. 2016
Noun
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The poisonous hammerhead worm is on the rise in Houston as Hurricane Beryl and extensive rainfall brings flooding to that region.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 July 2024
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This new version, however, features six elements that make up the hammerhead and 10 that form the handle and serve as daytime running lights.—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
14 Jan. 2025
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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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“Loggerhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loggerhead. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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