as in cursed
deserving of one's condemnation or displeasure
this freaking assignment is such a pain in the neck
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Recent Examples of freaking
To have to come and be in this particular bracket every freaking year is unacceptable.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Pair the fuzzy crewneck top and subtle kick-flare pants with chic platform sneakers or breathable, on-trend Mary Janes (this pair from Rothy’s is so freaking comfortable).
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
For context, a McLaren 765LT supercar only beats that by two feet, and that has a freaking air brake.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Travis hasn’t hit a freaking golf ball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
More than anything, though, Jessie is someone who clearly just really freaking loves to crosscountry ski.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
My freaking customers are now fans.
—Ana Colón, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Like James is buying the whole freaking restaurant.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025
Again, the idea of the freaking Crimson Tide celebrating a win over Vandy is just as bizarre as Vandy being in a big game to begin with.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Pair the fuzzy crewneck top and subtle kick-flare pants with chic platform sneakers or breathable, on-trend Mary Janes (this pair from Rothy’s is so freaking comfortable).
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
For context, a McLaren 765LT supercar only beats that by two feet, and that has a freaking air brake.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Travis hasn’t hit a freaking golf ball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
More than anything, though, Jessie is someone who clearly just really freaking loves to crosscountry ski.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
My freaking customers are now fans.
—Ana Colón, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Like James is buying the whole freaking restaurant.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025
Again, the idea of the freaking Crimson Tide celebrating a win over Vandy is just as bizarre as Vandy being in a big game to begin with.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freaking
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In the nearly 50 years since it was released, Faces of Death has become something of a cursed object, the kind of movie that gets traded around on old VHS tapes and spoken about in hushed tones on playgrounds and in video stores.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Bernhardt is Deathstalker, a legendary swordsman stuck with a cursed amulet who befriends swamp monsters and teams with a mini wizard (voiced by Patton Oswalt) to stop a dark magic from ruling the land.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With more than a dozen varieties grown in and around SoCal, in 2026 alone, heads (of cabbage) will roll if Angelenos can’t get their fix of this vitamin-rich, potassium-laden, calcium-blasted antioxidant VIP in 2026.—
Rebecca Leib,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each earbud is made from polished aluminum and housed in a pearl-blasted charging case made from natural aluminum.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Not terrible, but far from correct.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Matt wasn't so sure, pointing to his record of selling drugs and trafficking weapons, but Foggy argued in favor of giving even someone who has done terrible things a second chance.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The par 3 celebrity caddie idea is awful.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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That's going to be awful difficult!—
Ashley Velie,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most of all, Gates proclaimed time and time again just how darn special Huntington Beach is.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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And the cruel reality is that Sieler is on the wrong side of 30 and the Dolphins are undergoing a rebuild, which means Sieler needs to have a darn good season to extend his Miami career.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Quebec teams were no dang good.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Just give us the dang horses next year.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Freaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaking. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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