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

Playing a real game in Spectrum Center for the first time since trading away LaMelo Ball over the summer, this was Charlotte’s first chance since that controversial deal to show the home fans that the deal was a good one. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026 Of course, many fans already pay for cable or other services, lowering the additional cost come hoops season. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Restless and frustrated fans, many of whom never liked the hiring of football coach Sonny Dykes to replace Gary Patterson in the first place, would prefer the school start the process of looking for a new head coach five minutes ago. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 That formula for winning games should sound familiar to Royals fans who remember the 2015 team. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 As fans showcased their love for Ditka with their attire and more, a moment of silence was held for him before kickoff. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Benjamin Satterley, known to wrestling fans around the world as Pac, died last month of bronchial asthma, the medical examiner’s office in Cook County, Illinois, confirmed Friday. — Rudy Chinchilla, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026 Rowers pushed through a rainy and chilly start Friday morning while fans in ponchos and raincoats cheered them on. — Anna Meiler, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The team is introducing Banana Ball 360, in which teams will play on two fields, switching every inning to improve viewing for fans. — Jim Halley, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans

Noun

Nature lovers, artists (Ansel Adams found a muse in the Snake River), and outdoor adventurers know the gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is more than just a winter sports destination.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The professionalization worked, but at the expense of the site’s internal culture, Cooke argues, as generous eccentrics were displaced by neurotic lovers of rules.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of lovers

Verb

Eating triggers saliva production, but a stone can keep the saliva from draining, causing the gland to swell.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Before enrollment, people volunteering for the study would be screened for early signs of cancer because TB-4 triggers vessel growth and cell migration, which might exacerbate malignant growths.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of triggers

Verb

Fernandes then flicks the ball to his team-mate and Mainoo rattles the woodwork, with Anderson unable to block the shot.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
As if to signal this iteration hasn’t completely deviated from its roots, in the show’s opening moments, Deborah Wayne coolly flicks the iconic flip-up frames made famous by Hardison’s Dwayne.

— Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of flicks

Noun

The theory seems to be that there will always be another crop of suckers willing to pump money into the ecosystem, so the market will provide.

— Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
More suckers may continue to appear for several years unless the stump is ground up or treated with tree stump killer.

— Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of suckers

Verb

She’s joined by Alfaro on drums and Smith on bass against a colorful backdrop that oscillates from hot pink to deep blue.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Though small, the tool has 6 volts of power that oscillates each attachment up to 60 times per second—much faster than any traditional scrubbing could do.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of oscillates

Noun

The underlying practice, sometimes called contrast bath therapy or immersion therapy, alternates the body’s exposure to hot and cold water and has long been used by physical therapists, athletes and wellness enthusiasts, according to WHOOP.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
For enthusiasts, however, compatibility and accuracy are likely to matter more.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiasts

Verb

More than 4,300 people are now on Dion’s Chicago Dream waitlist – a fact that motivates Dawson every day.

— Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
What motivates voters Extensive research confirms the axiom that a sense of civic duty is the strongest predictor of whether someone will vote.

— Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026