as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
lifelong fans of country and western music
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Recent Examples of fans
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Every four years, fans pour into stadiums, sports bars and watch parties to cheer some of the world’s fittest athletes.
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Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
Her post and subsequent comment were met by a flood of support from fans and commenters.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The club also knocked off 30 per cent, which probably helped convince a lot of fans to return.
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Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Cole says his group currently has about 150 fans and 150 cases of water, but hopes to acquire more ahead of the heat wave.
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Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The sea of light blue Uruguayan fans went silent as a smattering of Cape Verde fans around the stadium erupted and waved their flags.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Slowly, jerseys were targeted toward fans of all ages.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
And now the opportunity to get to travel to them with other fans, with other book lovers, just too good to pass up.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Noun
Both groups of fans put on a good showing to wrap up the group-stage games, and all could be seen celebrating after each of the three goals from their country’s athletes.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Every four years, fans pour into stadiums, sports bars and watch parties to cheer some of the world’s fittest athletes.
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Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
Her post and subsequent comment were met by a flood of support from fans and commenters.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The club also knocked off 30 per cent, which probably helped convince a lot of fans to return.
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Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Cole says his group currently has about 150 fans and 150 cases of water, but hopes to acquire more ahead of the heat wave.
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Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The sea of light blue Uruguayan fans went silent as a smattering of Cape Verde fans around the stadium erupted and waved their flags.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Slowly, jerseys were targeted toward fans of all ages.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
And now the opportunity to get to travel to them with other fans, with other book lovers, just too good to pass up.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
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From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
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Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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The next morning, eating breakfast triggers the gastrocolic reflex again.
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The new law bars gambling companies from sending push notifications to their app users, something that emerging research shows triggers people into betting more.
Verb
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She is laid out on a gurney, breathing in and out as the nurse flicks the needle, shooting oxytocin, prostaglandins into her blood-stream.
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A little jump follows and the heel of your front foot flicks the ball into the air.
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Removing excessive suckers can sometimes reduce overall yield, so pruning should be limited to removing diseased or damaged leaves, says Singh.
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Waiting too long to remove suckers means the plant spends its energy on unnecessary growth that could be spent on the fruit.
Verb
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Rissetto encourages her patients to cut back on alcoholic beverages.
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Reclaiming this original spirit encourages leaders to prioritize ethical conduct, the common good, and judge individuals by their actions and inherent potential, fostering inclusive and merit-based environments.
Verb
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The fan delivers powerful whole-room airflow that reaches up to 23 feet and oscillates 90 degrees to distribute cool air more evenly throughout the space.
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According to Bodine, public discourse around artificial intelligence often oscillates between unchecked optimism and outright resistance, leaving little room for more measured conversations about responsible implementation.
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Nothing has figured out a formula that keeps die-hard Android enthusiasts around the world lured in while also showcasing what's possible with a midrange processor that's tuned to play with the big leagues without costing as much.
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In 2023, the park turned itself into a top destination for roller coaster enthusiasts with the debut of ArieForce One, a record-breaking steel roller coaster.
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What motivates one person may block the next.
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In a broader reflection on his career evolution, Johnson explained what motivates him now.
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“Fans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fans. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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