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
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Even with gas, tolls and parking, Knicks fans are still saving money in Philly.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Craig MacLellan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Parents fan themselves with colorful park maps.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The ending with Raiden and the others is all fans get in terms of a tease for a sequel.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Even with gas, tolls and parking, Knicks fans are still saving money in Philly.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Verb
However, the constant barrage of stories that focus only on wrongdoing within our law enforcement agencies, when left completely unchecked by ones that celebrate the many valuable (and, in some cases, heroic) contributions, serve only to unfairly fan the flames of distrust and vitriol.
—Craig MacLellan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Parents fan themselves with colorful park maps.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
Noun
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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In addition to being sun lovers, many of the species on this list are heat- and drought-tolerant.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Dan filed for divorce in 1985, igniting a years-long legal and custody battle that became increasingly hostile.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The maternal energy of the flower ignites Cancer's emotions.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Ultimately, the bond market is sending a message about the economy, and it isn’t swayed by trendy narratives, Malek said.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The stream ended abruptly, but not before cameras captured Peters’ eyes seemingly rolling back in his head and his body swaying.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The flies are blood-suckers, like mosquitos, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Brunson is a sucker for learning, a sucker for details.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
Verb
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America's hopes for its first high-speed rail were kindled in 2008, when California voters approved a ballot measure for a train connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco in less than three hours.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This spectacular success kindled a desire in Hersheypark officials to invest heavily in thrill rides.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dolphins propel themselves by oscillating their tails in a powerful vertical kicking motion, which drives water backward and creates a wake of complex, turbulent currents.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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Richard Mille says the manual winding system allows for a lighter, more streamlined build, without any pesky oscillating weight taking up space.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aether enthusiasts contorted themselves in knots attempting to explain this null result while still saving the notion of the aether itself.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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Art enthusiasts can order a kombucha ($7) or a pot of tea ($10) while working on projects.—
Kat Tran
May 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Some analysts have raised alarms about how weakness in a key node of the web, like OpenAI, could set off a chain reaction that could threaten the entire AI ecosystem.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of people wearing masks shut down I-77 to set off fireworks in the middle of the interstate.—
Joe Bruno,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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