as in fool
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
Sifting bones and teeth from the sediment of Alaska’s Prince Creek Formation, the authors identified an assortment of Cretaceous fossils and fossil fragments, which resembled the remains of modern gulls, geese, ducks, and loons.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2025
The neck of a young Egyptian goose pierced by an arrow.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Walter Valle brought his goose named Gilbert Ryan Gosling.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
Downy feathers from birds like geese have been used by humans for centuries to make soft, warm materials.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2025
The neck of a young Egyptian goose pierced by an arrow.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Walter Valle brought his goose named Gilbert Ryan Gosling.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
Downy feathers from birds like geese have been used by humans for centuries to make soft, warm materials.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goose
Noun
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For a woman who devotes herself to God is a mystic, whereas a woman who lusts after a mortal man is a fool.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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In any greater fool game, the last one is the one who loses most.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Pair salty turkey sticks with other nutritious options, like fresh or dried fruit, veggie sticks, and cheese for a complete snack.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
23 July 2025
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An 18-quart roaster oven is large enough for up to a 22-pound turkey.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Still, when those characters are a gaggle of 20-somethings being stalked by a hook-wielding and slicker-wearing homicidal maniac, there is surely cause for some cellular activity.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
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At least his brand of evil maniac is kind of funny and endearing.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Americans are advised to eat more fruits and vegetables, include a variety of protein sources—seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, soy products, and unsalted nuts/seeds—and opt for protein sources lower in solid fats and calories.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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But this time, his front-right tire was slow to come off, seemingly as the wheel gun did not connect with the wheel nut on the first attempt.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Not everyone is feeling so cuckoo about cocoa these days.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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It’s suggested to Lynskey that the difference is that Misty’s brand is cuckoo, while Shauna is effectively the eyes and the ears of the viewer.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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“Goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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