bonkers
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
On Sunday Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, asked about the bonkers statements young radical candidates made a few years ago that damage their electability today, laughed it off by quoting a friend: “Woke 1 was crazy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Joels said although he was fully aware some people might think he is "bonkers" for taking on the long-distance journey, to him it was worth it.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Even in the context of NHL playoff series—which are typically bonkers and unpredictable, like watching a horse drive a car—this series has been extra bonkers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
It would be bonkers, the thinking went, to risk untold millions in career earnings by taking dirty dollars to throw games or manipulate statistical outputs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
They’d think he’d really gone bonkers, maybe even lock him up—and for good this time.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
