as in lunatic
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 goose
Mom's Potato Latkes Goose The hunt for the goose might take as long or longer than actually preparing the goose itself.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
As an elder goose notes, Brightbill would likely have perished had he not been adopted by a creature with the dedication to raise him and the skills (extendable arms, logical deduction) to keep him alive.
—Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
Overall, since 2022, the virus has been detected 372 times in wild birds in Michigan, including in ducks, sparrows, pigeons, starlings, swans, geese, eagles, loons, falcons, cranes, hawks, cormorants, owls and gulls.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
Local reports stated that a cheetah, a mountain lion, a swamphen, an Indian goose and a kookaburra died as a result of bird flu, according to a zoo official.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
As an elder goose notes, Brightbill would likely have perished had he not been adopted by a creature with the dedication to raise him and the skills (extendable arms, logical deduction) to keep him alive.
—Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
Overall, since 2022, the virus has been detected 372 times in wild birds in Michigan, including in ducks, sparrows, pigeons, starlings, swans, geese, eagles, loons, falcons, cranes, hawks, cormorants, owls and gulls.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
Local reports stated that a cheetah, a mountain lion, a swamphen, an Indian goose and a kookaburra died as a result of bird flu, according to a zoo official.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goose
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Another disaster might make the Steelers or any team fools for casting their lot with Pickens.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Wednesday’s game could be a Finals preview, but predicting June’s outcomes in January feels like a fool’s errand.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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And the mystery is not understanding Gordo with the dripping turkey leg who randomly hands out blessings.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
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The kitchen turns out homemade pastrami, corned beef, bone-in turkey and more — heaped into classics (e.g. hot brisket) and 20 specialty sandwiches.Anna Spiegel, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Roasted tomatoes and halved gooseberries nestle in a pool of kefir and roasted kale oil; avocado wedges rolled in roasted seeds and nuts are separated by sorrel leaves; pea tips and tendrils garnish a stack of fried cheese dumplings.Garrett Snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, 18 July 2017
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Meanwhile, people are on the dance floor going nuts.Ron Hart, Esquire, 6 July 2017
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“Goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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