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
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
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Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
So business owners, fans and everyone else in between are trying to get in on the action.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Everyone from Ed Sheeran to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell were spotted, as were several Kansas City Chiefs players, many of whom were captured loading into blacked out sprinter vans from a swanky hotel that media and some fans staked out.
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Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
All games at Arrowhead have gotten close to capacity, 69,045 fans, and Friday’s Round of 32 match was no exception.
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Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Noun
As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.
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Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
So business owners, fans and everyone else in between are trying to get in on the action.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Everyone from Ed Sheeran to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell were spotted, as were several Kansas City Chiefs players, many of whom were captured loading into blacked out sprinter vans from a swanky hotel that media and some fans staked out.
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Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
All games at Arrowhead have gotten close to capacity, 69,045 fans, and Friday’s Round of 32 match was no exception.
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Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
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Wine lovers should consider hitting some stops on the Great River Road Wine Trail, especially Danzinger Vineyards on the bluff in Alma.
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The track went viral on TikTok earlier this year, with longtime lovers of the musician remembering the hit, while younger fans may have discovered it for the first time.
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Mamdani triggers emergency plan for heat On Monday, June 29, the mayor's office announced the activation of a Heat Emergency plan, preparing cooling centers across the city, alongside other options for New Yorkers stuck outside.
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Destruction of mammalian tissues typically triggers a complex mix of responses from the immune and repair systems.
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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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If your perennials and annuals get long and leggy with few flowers, or your shrubs put out long suckers that shoot straight up, your plants are reaching for more sun.
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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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Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
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Kalibrate’s program, according to the lawsuit, encourages gas stations to upload private price data.
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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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The Midjourney company does not promote their device for routine screening of early cancers, although some online enthusiasts earnestly hope this will be the case soon.
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The mystery of her disappearance has drawn attention from true crime enthusiasts for years.
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This type of leader is analytical while also being empathetic, and understands what motivates others.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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