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
Other names for the full moon in March include the eagle moon, goose moon, crow comes back moon and sugar moon, according to the Almanac.
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Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
That means if someone comes across an injured or orphaned goose or wants to relocate a goose, that person would need a permit to handle it, Nitschke said.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
As hunting dogs, golden retrievers helped retrieve game, such as ducks or geese, from bushes, cliffs and water.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The thinking is, as long as so many representatives on the Hill are lining their pockets with drug dough, there’s little chance that anyone’s going to get near enough to ruffle the feathers of this particular golden goose.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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There’s a holy fool quality to the boy, who is the subject of teasing.—
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Hardly anyone would prefer to be made the fool — healthy skepticism can prevent you from clicking on a phishing link in an email or joining a multilevel marketing scheme — but a life of cynicism isn’t preferable either.—
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As a cheeky bid for 12-point votes (the highest any nation can give to another), it was performed by the puppet and accompanied by high-energy dancers meant to look like Irish turkeys.—
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The marinated turkey or chicken is stuffed into a French roll intended to soak up the recipe’s recaudo or marinade, along with slices of tomato, cucumber, radishes and sprigs of watercress.—
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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.—
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Botanically the fruit is a drupe, not a nut.—
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“Goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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