as in foolish
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
what kind of tomfool idea is this?
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My big mistake was in not challenging from the stage the foolish few who booed.—
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While tailback isn’t a need, only foolish franchises pass up the opportunity to add generational talents like Jeanty.—
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Amelia soon decides that stupid boys (and humans in general) aren't worth keeping around.—
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Sharing war plans outside U.S. government systems is the kind of offense that is almost too stupid to commit.—
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Moments that may seem silly or insignificant to others — like sharing a particular greeting, teasing each other in a familiar way or even speaking to each other in silly, baby-ish voices — can be great sources of comfort and familiarity for partners.—
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The industry has seen its fair share of terrible ideas, from the downright bizarre to the silly.—
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With stories of family chaos, missteps and her devoted dog Chunk, Chelsea hilariously tackles the world’s most absurd travel situations.—
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Every major hospital show has confronted this tonal clash throughout its run; stalwarts such as ER and Grey’s Anatomy have depended on ever larger and more absurd set pieces (tank invasions, ferry disasters, helicopter crashes) to ratchet up the action.—
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And the maddest thing of all is the AI Generator, who wants to marry her!—
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The other tuna dodged their dead companions with a flick of the tail and continued their mad carousel.—
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Tauruses will go crazy for something chic, functional, and soft to the touch.—
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Before getting into the chaos of episode 5, that episode 4 cliff hanger was crazy.—
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Too many young people are making idiotic short-term financial decisions that hamper long-term success.—
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Beyond the Lungs Two other cardiac cases impressed me — and blew away the idiotic notion that young people are immune to COVID-19.—
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Your voice is insane.—
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But obviously winning the grand jury prize was insane.—
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“Tomfool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tomfool. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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