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as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
a show devoted to those lovable nuts who collect the weirdest things just for fun
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as in lunatic
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
anyone who goes out in this weather is a nut
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as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a baseball nut who plans her vacation to coincide with spring training every year
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as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the question of how to increase functionality without decreasing efficiency may prove to be a tough nut to crack
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as in head
slang
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
he didn't appreciate his friend's jibe about watching his big nut when getting into the car
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as in nonsense
nuts plural
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
responding to your opponent's every argument with "Nuts!" is not exactly finely reasoned refutation
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Recent Examples of nut
As a bonus, it can also be used to grind spices, herbs, and nuts.
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Jack Byram, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Special mention is warranted here for longtime San Diegan and soccer nut Andrew Vassiliadis and his San Diego Loyal staff and players who in effect got the MLS soccer ball rolling here.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
In a recording shared by his family, Dailey recounted driving his 2002 silver Dodge Dakota up the Swamp Lake Trail, reaching the top safely and stopping to snack on some jerky and a handful of nuts, ABC News reported.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Wonderful Pistachios Chocolate Sea Salt & Chocolate Toffee Wonderful Pistachios is adding an indulgent twist to its iconic nut lineup with new Chocolate Sea Salt and Chocolate Toffee flavors.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Also, Joan Cusack plays an infamous local eccentric, and a fictional pop star shows up!—
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The logger and railsplitter occasionally encounters American eccentrics, like a chatty drifter prone to sporting bible verses and an old coot of a demolitions expert with a philosophical bent.—
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The lunatics who attacked the seat of government to try to change the outcome of a free and fair election are not patriots.—
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Now, after Miami’s 34-10 win Sunday at the New York Jets, you are officially allowed to wonder aloud about wild-card playoff chances and be seen only as way optimistic rather than as a raving lunatic.—
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For the third year, restaurants in Hayward are enticing food lovers with the opportunity to save money while discovering new places and revisiting old favorites.—
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Leigh Lucas’ book of poetry reckons with the death of a lover.—
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Her main problem was with the MAGA movement in general, believing that her negative interactions with MAGA protesters reflected the hearts and minds of the movement more broadly.—
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No, a Super Bowl run isn't likely for this team, but Pittsburgh does have a bit of a unique offense that could give defenses that rely on their pass rush problems.—
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Several districts in Kyiv were hit in the attack and an emergency medical aid worker was among those killed, according to Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko.—
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
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Crucially, the eggs were fittingly fluffy, none of that rubbery nonsense that plague lesser burrito slingers.—
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All’s Fair is girlboss nonsense.—
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Gyles Brandreth, broadcaster, former MP and friend to Christopher Robin Milne, opened up about the man behind the character while chatting with Joe Sibilia on Nostalgia Tonight.—
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That idea of shiny surfaces is key to Cathy’s character and costumes.—
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Do not let Fernando Mendoza’s earnestness fool you.—
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But telling Porsha something in confidence is a fool’s errand.—
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“Nut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nut. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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