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goosed

  • past participle
    of goose.
    goose
    noun
    any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks.
  • past tense form
    of goose.
    goose
    noun
    any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks.

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Cycling, like other endurance sports, has undergone a revolution in carb-taking, a trend that also goosed mind-bending breakthroughs like the recent sub 2-hour marathons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

Everybody knew that Sallinger was goosed on first, or second, viewing.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

Last year, the Oscars goosed their A-list glitz by having each acting award presented by five celebrities who expressed their admiration for every nominee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2025

Still, even if that report is goosed up, just look out the window.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2023

They goosed the throttle, and the boat swung out into the river, heading north past the Navy and Columbia shell houses.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown