- present tense form of fool (3rd person singular).
fools
Example Sentences
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"We'd be fools to think that we'd just go and play like we did in the 'Champ' every week when we dominated a lot of games."
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
One AI lab insider sniffed: “We would be fools reacting to Karpian theatrics; he does well talking his own book.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
She’s also widely known for her many devoted friendships, though she doesn’t suffer fools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
That may have been outré to a middle and high-schooler trying to be cool, but at some point post-college, the Chili Peppers became synonymous with sweaty fools passing out in strip mall parking lots.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026
Would Babulya realize Anya was helping fools hunt a dragon?
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
