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
Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Frost Bank Center in San Antonio was decked out with the Spurs’ 1990s-era logo and colors and the fans had matching bright shirts to match.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Last week, Mikie Sherrill, the governor of New Jersey, demanded that the soccer ruling body contribute to the cost of transporting fans to MetLife Stadium, where eight games will be played, including the final on July 19th.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
At the first in-person BookCon in seven years, approximately 3,000 fans of the steamy hockey romance greeted author Rachel Reid and show creator Jacob Tierney with ear-splitting screams on April 18.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
That focus now shifts to Game 1 against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center, where OKC’s raucous fans will be riled up and ready.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
With the San Francisco Giants playing an away game, the restaurant had hoped fans would still gather to watch, but turnout during game time remained light.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Nuggets fans have been waiting for this.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
But while this was a flaw Dunham was exploiting, some fans saw it as a virtue.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
Pete Crow-Armstrong dashed from third base, tapped the plate and then darted to the fans behind home, jumping on the railing against the netting to celebrate the Chicago Cubs’ walk-off, extra-innings, 2-1 win over the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Frost Bank Center in San Antonio was decked out with the Spurs’ 1990s-era logo and colors and the fans had matching bright shirts to match.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Last week, Mikie Sherrill, the governor of New Jersey, demanded that the soccer ruling body contribute to the cost of transporting fans to MetLife Stadium, where eight games will be played, including the final on July 19th.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
At the first in-person BookCon in seven years, approximately 3,000 fans of the steamy hockey romance greeted author Rachel Reid and show creator Jacob Tierney with ear-splitting screams on April 18.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
That focus now shifts to Game 1 against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center, where OKC’s raucous fans will be riled up and ready.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
With the San Francisco Giants playing an away game, the restaurant had hoped fans would still gather to watch, but turnout during game time remained light.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Nuggets fans have been waiting for this.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
But while this was a flaw Dunham was exploiting, some fans saw it as a virtue.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
Noun
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Coincidentally landing on National Cheddar Fries Day and National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day, the date is shaping up to be a great day for snack-lovers and munchies-havers alike.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Tavish, who just moved to New Zealand from Los Angeles with his bride, is a gigolo whose three previous aging lovers died under mysterious circumstances.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bride’s shocking personal revelation triggers her maid of honor and sends the groom into a tailspin, igniting wedding reception chaos that overshadows their characters’ union from the start.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bankruptcy is a more sweeping option that triggers an automatic stay, which is an immediate legal halt to all collection activity, including garnishment, the moment a petition is filed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While Dad is developing photos in his darkroom, Jeremy flicks on the lights.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the video, the snake flicks its tongue, a common sensory behavior used to detect chemical cues in the air and identify nearby prey or potential predators.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But to think that suckers get an even break when insiders have information that assures them of winning is folly.—
William Mersey,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Invasive vines like Virginia creeper, English ivy, and buckthorn can strangle trees, for example, and some aggressive trees may spread via underground suckers and roots.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To manage that reality, Manning encourages newer teachers to establish boundaries early and stick to them.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Not all that long ago, Fox and Telemundo likely would have blanched at an ad that encourages sports fans to get up from their sofas.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fan also oscillates at a 70-degree angle and can cover a large portion of the room, distributing cool air throughout.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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According to SnowBrains, Lake Tahoe is now sitting well above its typical winter level, a development water managers view as encouraging in a region that frequently oscillates between drought and downpours.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, five of these enthusiasts boarded the OceanGate Expeditions submersible, the Titan, only to never return.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The resulting images contrasted sharply with those produced by the Peranakan enthusiasts who formed social clubs and salons to practice their craft.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, waves the Hungarian flag following the announcement of partial results of the parliamentary election in Budapest on Sunday.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, the video explores the picture-perfect illusion of her and Williams’ relationship, which ends with a proposal as her guest stars watch on with vacant expressions — even as the Grammy winner waves her hands in front of her faces.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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