as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
lifelong fans of country and western music
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as in to ignite
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Recent Examples of fan
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
After a record-setting 2025 season, Boise State fell 4-2 on penalty kicks to Utah State on Saturday under the lights at Boas Soccer Complex in front of a home-record 1,896 fans.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 9 Nov. 2025
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Besides, usurping Jinkx Monsoon for Miss Piggy would fan the ferocious flames of backstage drama and turmoil (hmmm … Smash season-three idea).
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
As soon as word hit that the White Stripes were entering the Hall of Fame earlier this year, fans began speculating about Meg White’s possible participation.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
After a record-setting 2025 season, Boise State fell 4-2 on penalty kicks to Utah State on Saturday under the lights at Boas Soccer Complex in front of a home-record 1,896 fans.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
In the wake of the Kirk assassination, Apple likely just didn’t want to fan the existing flames of an especially tough moment.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Besides, usurping Jinkx Monsoon for Miss Piggy would fan the ferocious flames of backstage drama and turmoil (hmmm … Smash season-three idea).
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
Noun
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For the third year, restaurants in Hayward are enticing food lovers with the opportunity to save money while discovering new places and revisiting old favorites.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Leigh Lucas’ book of poetry reckons with the death of a lover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The moment underscored how quickly a single corgi’s prediction could ignite the internet.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Visionary Award recognizes an individual who has uniquely and consistently employed the art and science of VFX to foster imagination and ignite future discoveries by way of artistry, invention and groundbreaking work.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her efforts have thus far not swayed the Senate, which has chosen instead to advance two alternative tax relief bills introduced by state Sens.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Long, swaying motion was widely reported, with additional aftershocks continuing through late morning.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As the humpback plunges back below the surface the remoras, also known as sucker fish, return to the whale, sticking their landings with the timing and precision of Olympic gymnasts.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is only slightly challenged by a flame kindled between Mindy and Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) earlier on in the show.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2026
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Einstein — at least, according to legend — imagined trying to follow this light wave as quickly as possible, watching the electric and magnetic fields in front of him oscillate in the process.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The two mop pads, which are removable, oscillate and actually reach out beyond the circular form of the robot vacuum.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With more than $2 million raised through crowdfunding, Zero Zero Robotics says AQUA has drawn strong interest from watersport enthusiasts looking for a more durable and flexible aerial filming tool.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Try to plan your visit during the Dark Sky Festival, held annually in the late winter or early spring, to meet up with fellow stargazing enthusiasts and hear astronomy talks by park rangers.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As a doctor is forced to flee Aleppo with her young daughter, one desperate choice sets off a chain of events that ripples across borders and interlocking stories.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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The killing drew national attention and set off a frantic five-day manhunt across the Northeast.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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