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
Backyard poultry include birds such as chicken, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys.
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Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Encircling the lake could be a sufficient outing on its own; there were plenty of ducks and geese to admire, and the park generally is a popular spot for migratory birds.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Local real estate agent Hans Nagrath told CBS News that his dog, Benny, was off his leash during their run along the river when the dog sprinted into the water to chase two geese.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Mature geese have kept a close eye on the eggs, occasionally honking and hissing at those who have approached.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Backyard poultry include birds like chicken, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Do not feed ducks, geese, other waterfowl, turtles or fish in areas where alligators have been seen.
—Mark Price
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Authorities report that the affected flock, comprising dozens of chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys, is located in Pierce County.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Grab a coffee and visit ponies, donkeys, sheep, pigs, geese, goats, and chickens, or head to the garden to wander around the apple, pear, and plum trees in the orchard.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Encircling the lake could be a sufficient outing on its own; there were plenty of ducks and geese to admire, and the park generally is a popular spot for migratory birds.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Local real estate agent Hans Nagrath told CBS News that his dog, Benny, was off his leash during their run along the river when the dog sprinted into the water to chase two geese.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Mature geese have kept a close eye on the eggs, occasionally honking and hissing at those who have approached.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Backyard poultry include birds like chicken, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Do not feed ducks, geese, other waterfowl, turtles or fish in areas where alligators have been seen.
—Mark Price
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Authorities report that the affected flock, comprising dozens of chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys, is located in Pierce County.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Grab a coffee and visit ponies, donkeys, sheep, pigs, geese, goats, and chickens, or head to the garden to wander around the apple, pear, and plum trees in the orchard.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 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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As Rose’s impoverished yet imperious mother Ruth, Parson’s dry deliveries offer great comic ballast to this ship of fools.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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There was no overpowering onion, which drives me nuts in potato salad.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Apr. 2026
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Everything is coated in a garlic butter salt that masks the mediocrity of the nuts.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Between 1975 and 1992, 356 wild turkeys were released at 18 sites throughout the state, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Wild turkeys are more aggressive during spring mating season, which runs through May.—
The Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Geese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geese. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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