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as in villain
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
even the utter horror of the terrorist attack did not deter some fiends from going on a looting spree
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as in addict
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
the miserable, wasted lives of narcotic fiends
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as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
comic-book fiends seem to have their own little world
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as in demon
an evil spirit
the legend that a fiend continues to haunt what was once the castle's torture chamber
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
our in-house computer fiend fixed the problem in no time
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Recent Examples of fiend
To grab that fiend after the judge cut him loose, ICE agents had to go to Brockton, which is one of the Democrats’ premier Gateway Cities.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Daring seafood fiends who aren’t afraid to go raw, suck on shells and lick their fingers might want to take a deep-dive into the Korean delicacy of gejang – ultra-fresh crabs split in half and then dunked in a soy sauce and chile bath.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
Among the hardest hit are fitness fiends used to getting their protein from eggs, some of whom plow through half a dozen a day to hit their workout goals.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Flavors include options like Chunky Almond, Cashew, and Coconut Nut Butter, Cinnamon Snickerdoodle, and Oregon Hazelnut Butter—but as a cardamom fiend, the Coconut Cardamom with Chia Seed Almond and Cashew Butter has my heart.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Daring seafood fiends who aren’t afraid to go raw, suck on shells and lick their fingers might want to take a deep-dive into the Korean delicacy of gejang – ultra-fresh crabs split in half and then dunked in a soy sauce and chile bath.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
Among the hardest hit are fitness fiends used to getting their protein from eggs, some of whom plow through half a dozen a day to hit their workout goals.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Flavors include options like Chunky Almond, Cashew, and Coconut Nut Butter, Cinnamon Snickerdoodle, and Oregon Hazelnut Butter—but as a cardamom fiend, the Coconut Cardamom with Chia Seed Almond and Cashew Butter has my heart.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiend
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With its ability to grow through asphalt and structural material, survive up to 20 years in total darkness and uproot the foundation of homes, Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) could be the villain in a horror movie.—
Martha Proctor,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The Grizzlies were a gritty team by nature, and Brooks was indeed a villain.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Miku Martineau stars in the series as Yumeko, a transfer student to an elite global boarding school and a compulsive gambling addict with a mysterious past.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
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Smith said he was raised by his mom, a drug addict who abused him; his dad was in prison.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
19 Apr. 2025
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The attire will be a return to form for Combs, a fashion lover who partly rose to superstardom with the success of his Sean John clothing brand.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Other phantoms visit, including Darin’s early girlfriend Connie Francis (Gracie Lawrence), but all lovers fade in the face of larger losses.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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On the line: A trip to the conference final where Washington and Carolina will have a chance to exorcize some demons.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The Knicks then exorcised another demon — awful performances coming out of the halftime break.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Precious few bands can fill a stadium 52 years into their career — let alone play to an audience heavily populated by parents and their children, both generations sporting red devil horn headbands and cheering for 77-year-old singer Brian Johnson and white-haired guitar icon Angus Young, 70.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Fire crackling in Burt’s (Christopher Walken) dining room, framing his face like a devil.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Even if a patient doesn’t have the budget to meet their aesthetic treatment goals, an expert can at least guide them to best at-home skincare and practices.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Many lawmakers and industry experts around the country have also deemed EV mandates unworkable due to insufficient charging infrastructure.—
Albert R. Wynn,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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Then comes the arrival of General Zod and his two primary compatriots – a warrior woman and a silent hulking brute – who do battle with Superman around the city, causing much destruction and threatening the life of Lois Lane and her Daily Planet coworkers.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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By the end of the episode, the audience is eager to meet the antihero, the brute, that everyone is talking about.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Alo Moves, Alo Yoga’s holistic wellness platform, has announced the launch of a new series designed to support the gut-brain connection aiming to help users reset for better digestion, energy and mood.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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The latest attacks follow recent patterns, mimicking Google’s own support to trick users into giving up credentials.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Fiend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiend. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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