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as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
he tried to duck, but the pitch still hit him squarely on the bean
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as in juice
beans plural
active strength of body or mind
nine-year-old twins who are full of beans
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as in nuts
beans plural
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
I know something about gardening, and you're full of beans
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as in whit
beans plural
the smallest amount or part imaginable
had trouble finding a job because he didn't know beans about computers
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as in to brain
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Recent Examples of bean
Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 July 2024
Pete Alonso hit a one-out double and Muñoz (1-5) loaded the bases by beaning Mark Vientos and walking DJ Stewart.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 July 2024
Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Fava beans, the large flat seeds of a flowering plant that are commonly known as broad beans, were relatively plentiful and inexpensive through much of history.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Many get beaned by water balloon-wielding children.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 July 2024
Pete Alonso hit a one-out double and Muñoz (1-5) loaded the bases by beaning Mark Vientos and walking DJ Stewart.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 July 2024
Verb
Other ingredients like shrimp, beans, and cheeses can help make any dinner feel more substantial in the summer months without the need for much cooking.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Fava beans, the large flat seeds of a flowering plant that are commonly known as broad beans, were relatively plentiful and inexpensive through much of history.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bean
Noun
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.—
Mike Hutton,
Post-Tribune,
19 July 2017
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
Noun
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Coconut milk comes from the brown mature coconuts, where the meat and juice are blended to make a creamy drink.—
Larell Scardelli,
Verywell Health,
7 July 2025
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Lining the walkways of the park Sunday, vendors sold boba tea, flowers, fresh produce and juice.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Use it to find and retrieve stray nuts or bolts in any crevice.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Vegetables like broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, kale and asparagus are also included in most low-carb diets—as are eggs, cheese, Greek yogurt and nuts like walnuts, peanuts, macadamia nuts and pistachios.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the basic design of commercial nuclear power reactors has changed not a whit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 July 2010
Verb
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Fielder, in typical fashion, takes hair brained ideas to the extreme.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Introduction May 7, 2025 biology brains cells memory molecular biology neurons neuroscience proteins All topics (opens a new tab) When Todd Sacktor (opens a new tab) was about to turn 3, his 4-year-old sister died of leukemia.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Quanta Magazine,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Parts of the fetal skull had adhered to her intestines and were taken out, the lawsuit said.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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In 2024, a woman was severely injured in West Hollywood when she was hit by a motorized scooter, suffering a fractured skull and brain swelling that required hospitalization.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Wet another clean microfiber cloth with your vinegar spray and wipe down the window frame and sills.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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This popular option combines oil and vinegar, offering several health benefits.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Start with the dragon and its bizarre dog-like face, exaggerated fangs and dripping drool.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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Depp pushes over a cabinet with dishes, rips open her dress and makes a most unholy noise as her eyeballs go up in their sockets, tongue juts out and globs of drool pour from her mouth.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bean. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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