FANS Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

fans 1 of 2

noun

plural of fan

as in lovers

a person with a strong and habitual liking for something lifelong fans of country and western music

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fan

as in triggers

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Recent Examples of fans

Noun

The Bay Area’s soccer capital drew 14,000 fans to San Pedro Square for the July 19 final matchup. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026 Thorns forward Morgan Weaver made her first appearance since November 2024, drawing a standing ovation from the 21,743 fans at Portland's Providence Park. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 Star Wars fans and the public, however, will finally be able to see at least some of episodes as part of the expansive exhibitions set to be seen at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026 Despite the cost of tickets, which start from £128 ($170) and go up to £500, fans who hoped to see the actor have been sympathetic albeit understandably disappointed. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 July 2026 Ghosts fans are in for a ton of surprises in the upcoming sixth season of the popular CBS comedy series. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 July 2026 Policy said there are no plans to change the structure of Packers ownership as the only NFL team owned by fans. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026 Tuchel is now facing a significant public backlash at home, from fans who feel frustrated that this tournament has ended the way that so many others have. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 18 July 2026 Boise finally put a second ball in the back of the net in the opening minutes of stoppage time, sparking wild joy as goalscorer Amang ripped off his shirt and celebrated with nearby fans. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans

Noun

But to nature lovers like me, swamps are magical, teeming with wildlife — places of tranquility filled with otherworldly beauty.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
That way, avocados and their lovers alike can continue to thrive in the future.

— July 24, NPR, 24 July 2026

Definition of lovers

Verb

Inhaling these particles triggers inflammation, increasing risks of cardiovascular complications and stroke, particularly for vulnerable populations like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.

— Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Many couples pick a dollar amount that triggers a conversation before either partner spends it, whether that is $100 or $500.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of triggers

Verb

Pele rises high to take a deep cross on his chest, flicks the ball almost cartoonishly over the head of Bengt Gustavsson and then volleys beyond keeper Svensson from 12 yards.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Instead of a clean transfer, Hill’s character picks a fight with him and flicks him off, which ends up with Bernthal’s character in the back of the squad car.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of flicks

Verb

The fish were illegally introduced in the 1970s, so the agency encourages anglers to pursue the game fish and keep their catches.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
The European Union has banned AI that encourages dangerous behavior in vulnerable groups like children, and mandated transparency requirements for other chatbots.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of encourages

Verb

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.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
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.

— William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2026

Definition of oscillates

Noun

The structure also supports the kind of smooth, repeatable opening and closing action that many EDC enthusiasts value, whether the knife is being used for a quick package opening or carried as a tactile mechanical object throughout the day.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
For iced tea enthusiasts, the Tea Over Ice collection is designed to brew hot and then flash-chill over ice in the elegant Tea Over Ice Pitcher, perfect for enjoying yourself or serving to your guests at summer gatherings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026