as in idiot
a stupid person
that loggerhead couldn't find the business end of a cow even if his life depended on it
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Recent Examples of loggerhead
Powell and Trump have been somewhat at loggerheads, with the former continually dismissing claims by politicians that the FOMC is a political entity.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
The Bears and the suburban taxing districts have been at loggerheads over the valuation of the Arlington Heights property, which the Cook County Board of Review set at about $125 million.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Pakistan and India chiefs remain at loggerheads amid tense discussions over the upcoming Champions Trophy.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
On most issues—including immigration itself—these groups were at loggerheads.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2015
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
The Bears and the suburban taxing districts have been at loggerheads over the valuation of the Arlington Heights property, which the Cook County Board of Review set at about $125 million.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Pakistan and India chiefs remain at loggerheads amid tense discussions over the upcoming Champions Trophy.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
On most issues—including immigration itself—these groups were at loggerheads.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loggerhead
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.Barry Levitt, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
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The stupid!Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 July 2021
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It’s been a long time coming for Managing Partner Kathleen Klinger and her cohorts in ownership, one that’s seen this 3,600-square-foot former warehouse repurposed into a mecca for mutts — and cyclists.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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The apartment was otherwise perfect for my needs; the three bedrooms and two full bathrooms offered plenty of space for my two kids, and my large rescue mutt would fit right into the dog-friendly building.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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The series consists of Formula 1 racing cars that have morphed to mirror the streamlined bodies of hammerhead sharks, a species that must continue swimming forward to survive, Highsnobiety reports.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Long assumed to be man-eaters, hammerhead sharks live in Florida, but very rarely bother humans. Sharks to watch out for in Florida (click for more): Bull Shark The prizefighter of the ocean: stout, surly and stubborn.Erik Vance, New York Times, 26 July 2024
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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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“Loggerhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loggerhead. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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