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nonsensical

[non-sen-si-kuhl] / nɒnˈsɛn sɪ kəl /


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“There’s no cash-producing asset under this — it’s just a big derivative onion tied to a nonsensical index,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Frankie invents a new nonsensical insult, calling Molly’s boyfriend Josh “such a customer.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Owens’ arguments are often nonsensical, but because she commands an audience of more than 6 million YouTube subscribers, they have enough power to force the rest of the commentary class to rebut them.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2026

So she was well outside of her comfort zone on this May afternoon when she had to improvise a pitch for a made-up, nonsensical product called a “hammer humidifier.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

He hoped the Mind’s Flower would keep her nonsensical long enough to formulate a Plan B. MoMo was due on the island soon, and things were going from bad to worse.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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