bonkers
Example Sentences
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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
Although the models were supposed to be “sandboxed” and not able to access the internet, they went bonkers figuring out how to get free.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 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
Can’t we just go, she thought, half hoping old Varney had somehow really heard her a few moments ago, half feeling like she was completely bonkers for even thinking that.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
