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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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
And while that’s not a reason to abandon AI tools, a recent study should remind programmers that even reliable versions of the technology are still prone to bouts of weirdness—like claiming knee X-rays can prove someone drinks beer or eats refried beans.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Sorana beans with salsa verde, and sheets of pasta enfolding oxtail.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2023
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Noun
The classic version is usually made with multiple meats—pork, ham, chicken, sausage, even duck are common—and some vegetables and beans for flavor and good measure.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
And while that’s not a reason to abandon AI tools, a recent study should remind programmers that even reliable versions of the technology are still prone to bouts of weirdness—like claiming knee X-rays can prove someone drinks beer or eats refried beans.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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In other words: Sheridan’s company has already bean there, done that.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Sorana beans with salsa verde, and sheets of pasta enfolding oxtail.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2023
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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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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
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The blini feature lemon zest and herbs such as parsley, chives and thyme, and the dill cream blends crème fraîche, lemon juice, shallots and dill.Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Whole mustard seeds, nutmeg, clove and cinnamon fill out the spice and the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar provide more tang!Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sources of magnesium include whole grains, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and legumes.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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Focus on magnesium-rich foods like leafy green vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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The last-minute Annie Oakley act does not alter that one whit.The Editors, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024
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The same wellness warriors who fret about microplastics seem not to care one whit about the breakdown of medical aesthetics.Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 23 July 2024
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Space snake brains Joysticking EELS around on Enceladus was out of the question due to the huge communication lag, so the team went for nearly complete autonomy.Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
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The new set of donors, by contrast, come from the first category and are not brain dead.Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2023
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In April 2011, Mack’s skull, hands, and right foot were discovered east of Gilgo Beach in Suffolk County, less than 1.5 miles east of where the remains of Jessica Taylor – who Heuermann is also accused of killing – were found, according to court documents.Sabrina Souza, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Swelling presses the soft brain tissue against the hard, inflexible skull, causing further damage.New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
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How To Use one cup of white vinegar and two cups of water and submerge the lettuce for about a minute.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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To that end, most experts recommend washing leggings, sports bras, and other high-performance wear inside-out in a mixture of white vinegar and detergent, and then air drying after each use.Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nate Burleson to haters of NFL's promo clip featuring Taylor Swift: 'Wipe the drool off your tank top' Burleson didn't hold back while addressing the critics who decried seeing Swift in an NFL hype video.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2024
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The quick clip shows an angry and feral Xenomorph with dark sharp teeth and lips dripping with drool.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bean. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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