fan 1 of 2

noun

Definition of fannext
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something lifelong fans of country and western music

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fan

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verb

1
as in to ignite

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2
as in to sway

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Recent Examples of fan
Noun
The fan groups include Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporters Africa and, in North America, the Independent Supporters Council, plus about 40 national fan groups worldwide. — Graham Dunbar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Raising prices and fees for fans is a bit easier when the game-day experience is special. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
Quickly cool down your car interior Start the cool-down process by rolling down the passenger window and fanning the driver’s side door 8 to 10 times to push the hot air out. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Plus, the blower can fan a campfire with a light or strong blast of air. — New Atlas, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
  1. lover
  2. ignite
  3. sway
  4. sucker
  5. kindle
  6. oscillate
  7. enthusiast
  8. set off
Noun
  • Art lovers and newer aficionados will appreciate learning more about the artists, the art, and how they were created.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Coffee lovers who appreciate a deep and strong cup of Joe may especially enjoy brewing coffee with a percolator.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of lover
Verb
  • The attack helped ignite the East Coast–West Coast rap rivalry that many believe eventually contributed to his murder.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Europe’s summer wildfires are igniting and uncovering rusted bombs and mines from WWI and WWII, turning old battlefields into hazardous zones for firefighters and nearby communities.
    — Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of ignite
Verb
  • Palm trees swayed over a serene campus where students surfed at Campus Point between (or in lieu of) classes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Zoe Zeeman swayed back and forth behind her bass, simply dressed in a tee and vintage Lakers shorts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sway
Noun
  • Often, a tree grows suckers in response to stress from pests, diseases, or damage, or to difficult conditions such as inadequate root space or insufficient water.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This sucker is super small and lightweight, clips on in a second, and feels damn close to the original inputs.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sucker
Verb
  • In northern states, like Washington and Oregon, the dry weather could further kindle destructive fires that have scorched thousands of acres.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of kindle
Verb
  • Helmholtz resonance occurs when air trapped in a cavity oscillates back and forth in response to airflow.
    — Sara Hashemi, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Sound waves cause air inside the spherical or bell-shaped structures to oscillate, pulling in diffuse airflow and expelling it as a concentrated, high-velocity jet.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of oscillate
Noun
  • Haaland’s whole thing is to sort of explode out of nowhere to blow Valhalla-sized holes in the back of the net, a pattern that’s long been familiar to EPL enthusiasts.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • On the other hand, severe inflation could produce the same nominal milestone while bitcoin purchased far less than enthusiasts imagine.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiast
Verb
  • Damage to the remains could complicate evidence The discovery of human remains that set off a firestorm of questions about a possible link to Guthrie developed during an agonizing, monthslong search for the beloved mother.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The shooting, which was captured on body camera video, set off protests and calls for justice.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of set off

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