fiends

plural of fiend
1
2
as in addicts
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally the miserable, wasted lives of narcotic fiends

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

3
4
5

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fiends Jessica and Ayden were also avid pop-culture fiends. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025 Perfect for horror fiends who want more plot with their gore. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiends
Noun
  • There are villains in every episode and the story uses them to showcase some societal issues.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Eugene Domingo stars as Mauricia, a disrespected restaurant worker who, while watching soap operas one night, gets sucked through her TV screen into a training academy for villains.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • They are populated by trolls, gore addicts, and, of course, aspiring shooters, who study, debate, and praise mass-shooting tactics and manifestos.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Based upon true stories from addicts, gangs, and law enforcement, King Ivory premiered to critical acclaim at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, with an upcoming wide theatrical release in November.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Their model allows coffee lovers to directly invest in coffee trees, funding farmers who need upfront capital to allocate for faster farm growth, whilst also getting a share of the revenue.
    Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Having been beaten by Iga Świątek in a historically dominant fashion in the Wimbledon final, Anisimova banished some of those demons by beating the Polish star in the quarterfinals to advance to the final four.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Taiwanese policy experts fear that this lack of access to the president will make renegotiating the tariffs impossible.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
  • One major concern experts have flagged is liquidity risks in private asset funds.
    Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Some are slow and heavy brutes that have tons of health while others are slightly but deal more damage.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The county argued the action didn't violate First Amendment rights because the books were still available to all library users — a point Lesko, Brophy McGee and Stewart stressed for Maricopa County's action.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Its 12, 15, and 18 year olds are staples among sherried Scotch fans, while older age statements — like the Grandeur series and now these new 30- and 40-Year-Olds — showcase just how far the style can go.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Positive Signs for the 49ers At the same time, there are reasons for 49ers fans to be encouraged after Sunday's win.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Fiends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiends. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on fiends

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!