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Synonyms for bean
Synonyms: Noun
block [slang], dome, head, mazard (or mazzard) [chiefly dialect], nob, noddle, noggin, noodle, nut [slang], pate, poll
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We ate rice and beans for dinner. We're growing tomatoes and beans in our garden this year.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The menu will include steamed crabs, pit beef, pit turkey, hot dogs, fried chicken, baked beans, potato salad and dessert, plus beer, soda and water. — Beverly Southall, baltimoresun.com, "Perryville: Evening of Bluegrass Sept. 21 at North East fire hall," 6 Sep. 2019 Plant proteins, on the other hand—including beans, legumes (lentils, peas), nuts, seeds, and whole grains—are almost all incomplete. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Does It Make a Difference if You Get Your Protein from Plants or Animals?," 28 Aug. 2019 That includes cracking and winnowing the beans, roasting, stone-grinding and tempering. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Learn about bean-to-bar chocolate making in classes at Tabal in Wauwatosa," 26 Aug. 2019 The mummy’s accompanying funerary objects, including a small clay jar, pouches, maize, beans, grasses and coca, will be exhibited in the Bolivian city through November 2. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "500-Year-Old Inca Mummy Repatriated to Bolivia," 22 Aug. 2019 Grill beans, turning occasionally, until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Steak with Grilled Green Beans, Fennel & Farro," 9 Aug. 2019 Even amid those imaginary beans, even J.K. Rowling may not have dreamed up Skittles’ latest flavor—rotting human flesh. — Melissa Locker, Time, "Zombie Skittles That Come With Rotten Surprises Are the Candy Nightmares Are Made of," 6 Aug. 2019 France introduced the coffee bean, and the Robusta variety grown in the south is famous for its distinctive, chocolaty flavor. — Jim Kempton, Orange County Register, "Follow the French: A look at the French influence on cuisine around the world," 2 Aug. 2019 Sterling and Canul bring the small markets to life by exploring the local varieties of beans (more than 25, most of them wild), chocolate, coffee and much more. — Michalene Busico, Dallas News, "'Mercados' cookbook explores the wonders of Mexico's markets and brings home the recipes," 31 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
On June 21, 1967, Yankees pitcher Thad Tillotson beaned Sox third baseman Joe Foy, who had hit a grand slam the day before, in the second inning. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Former Red Sox ace Jim Lonborg is all abuzz over his bees," 27 Aug. 2019 Baltimore closer Mychal Givens beaned Bregman between the shoulder blades with a 97 mph fastball in the ninth inning. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Alex Bregman held out of Astros-White Sox doubleheader," 13 Aug. 2019 On one occasion a visitor who'd been beaned one too many times with the bopping stick of a gladiator returned with a few friends, which prompted the gladiator to get a few of his own fellow warriors. — Jack Mccallum, SI.com, "Remembering Action Park, America's Most Dangerous, Daring Water Park," 1 July 2019 And beaning them with a rock would irritate or hurt them. — Mary Forgione, latimes.com, "It’s rattlesnake season: 12 things you need to know," 7 June 2019 Last week, Bryant was struck by a pitch from German Marquez, who also beaned him in April 2018, causing him to miss four games. — Mark Gonzales, chicagotribune.com, "Javier Baez and Cole Hamels take care of business, helping the Cubs snap a 5-game road skid with a rout of the Rockies," 12 June 2019 And so was Cubs manager Joe Maddon: Either go confront the pitcher after getting beaned, or take your base without complaint. — Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, "Kickin’ It with Kiz: Pat Bowlen Stadium at Mile High has a nice (championship) ring to it, don’t you think?," 15 June 2019 Against the New York Giants, Orioles shortstop Hughie Jennings is beaned by Amos Rusie, the hardest-throwing pitcher in the National League. — Mike Klingaman, baltimoresun.com, "The Sun Remembers: This Week in Maryland Sports History for June 24-30," 24 June 2018 Hitters Konstanty beaned, Giants manager Leo Durocher once joked, didn’t even get headaches. — Frank Fitzpatrick, Philly.com, "The undertaker who brought Jim Konstanty to life | Frank's Place," 23 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bean.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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