1
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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2
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
Griffiths brings the journey of wild turkey from the hunt to the table, offering readers a guide that includes butchery and over 100 recipes.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Unfortunately, that was not good enough for the turkey.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 July 2025
Where to find wild turkeys In Michigan, turkeys can be found in most counties throughout the Lower Peninsula and in some parts of the Upper Peninsula.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Indeed, the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro performs 13 different functions, including proofing and dehydrating, and can even accommodate an entire 14-pound turkey.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Unfortunately, that was not good enough for the turkey.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 July 2025
Where to find wild turkeys In Michigan, turkeys can be found in most counties throughout the Lower Peninsula and in some parts of the Upper Peninsula.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Indeed, the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro performs 13 different functions, including proofing and dehydrating, and can even accommodate an entire 14-pound turkey.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turkey
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
31 July 2025
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Better Threat Hunting With Better Threat Intelligence Platforms that issue threat alerts can send security teams on wild goose chases when the alerts aren't relevant to their specific organization, industry or threat landscape.—
David Monnier,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The need for such programs often reflect the reality that most people displaced by war or disaster typically stay within their country’s region, with only a minority travelling further afield.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Phone systems are often down or busy after a disaster.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
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For a woman who devotes herself to God is a mystic, whereas a woman who lusts after a mortal man is a fool.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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In any greater fool game, the last one is the one who loses most.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Critics of the strikes jumped at the opportunity to call the operation a failure, but the DIA’s product should ...—
NR Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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But all of that absolves Luzardo from a basic failure.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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So, the parallel thing that I’ve been frustrated by recently is not just calling Trump stupid, but calling Trump voters stupid.—
Drew Broussard
May 22,
Literary Hub,
22 May 2025
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Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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It’s staffed by robots hosting, indifferently, a fantastic maniac of a dog named … 2.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Miguel and Angel were grinning maniacs standing in the middle of the set with their arms around each other’s shoulders, like ballplayers after a winning game surrounded by a circle of glowing fans.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 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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Analysts believe the delivery included B61-12 thermonuclear bombs, a modernized tactical weapon with variable yield and precision guidance.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The Mariners’ plans to play deep into October may very well hinge on Raleigh’s ability to continue hitting bombs beyond the regular season.—
Dhani Joseph,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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“Turkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turkey. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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