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
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2026
Melnick says gum is always an easy thing to pack, but my dad has become a fan of earplugs like these, which are specifically designed to help regulate pressure.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025
Ice, whose real name is Isis Gaston, and Gardner continued to fan the flame of a potential romance in the following months.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Noun
But Messi’s six appearances last year at larger-venue stadiums drew an average of 47,583 fans — more than double the MLS average of 21,754.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2026
Melnick says gum is always an easy thing to pack, but my dad has become a fan of earplugs like these, which are specifically designed to help regulate pressure.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Despite all the questions the emails have raised about his relationship with Epstein, Trump on Friday continued to fan the flames of the scandal.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025
Ice, whose real name is Isis Gaston, and Gardner continued to fan the flame of a potential romance in the following months.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
Noun
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Her father describes his daughter as a lover of cooking and all things fashion.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In fact, a friend might become a lover.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The white phosphorus then ignites and burns intensely, destroying the agents by incinerating them – a method meant to reduce the risk of spreading the materials and to limit potential harm to civilians and the surrounding environment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Louisville guard Ryan Conwell sank a three to start the game, Udeh responded with a dunk on the other end, igniting the Watsco Center crowd, but then the Cardinals went on a 10-0 run to take a 13-2 lead.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The poll suggested there is room to sway public opinion on the issue, said Sean Freeder, director of UNF’s Public Opinion Research Lab and political science professor.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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The sea of heads bopped rhythmically and bodies swayed wildly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her character, the beloved nurse Dana, threatened to quit after she was sucker-punched by a patient during her smoke break.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Removing suckers that appear at the base of the tree and damaged, dead, or diseased wood is important.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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Birthday celebrations in subsequent years seem hardly to have been calculated to kindle a sense of humility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For decades, American presidents from both parties have oscillated between coercion and engagement with Iran, sometimes offering diplomacy, sometimes sanctions.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2026
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Wall Street often oscillates between hope and fear, euphoria and despair.—
Zachary Karabell,
Washington Post,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But there are plenty of other film festivals in Colorado, from Oscar-bait showcases and mini-fests to touring, niche and genre-specific events that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, the LGBTQ community, and horror fans — sometimes all at once.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Outdoor enthusiasts can also book fishing charters, go parasailing, or join a sunset cruise.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Midway through my massage, the boat unmoored itself and set sail—setting off an initially alarming vibrating bed and whirring engine noise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hezbollah fired missiles deep into Israel, setting off air raid sirens in central Israel and its commercial hub Tel Aviv, as interception blasts sounded as far as Jerusalem.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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