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bean

[been] / bin /
NOUN
small hard pellet
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But they’re scratching their heads over the little bean bags’ sudden ubiquity—and racing to keep up with new twists to the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Search for fibermaxxing on social media and you’ll see any number of recipes for chia pudding and bean salad, as well as influencers talking up the benefits of a high-fiber diet.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

The 71-year-old was sporting a fluorescent orange suit, matching orange spectacles, and a tie covered in a baked bean print.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Black bean brownies fall into the category of things that sound like a joke until they aren’t.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

“You’re right,” said Kojo, who sounded like he was about to reveal Jake’s jelly bean secret to Grace.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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