as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
had a freakish roommate in college who once decided to drive all the way to Canada on the spur of the moment
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Recent Examples of freakish
Robinson’s freakish athleticism drew the attention of big time programs.
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Sam Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
11 Mar. 2026
There are a few other freakish laugh-out-loud moments, although there are also times when the metaphor Bergholm keeps hammering into our skulls becomes repetitive.
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Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Darnell Washington has showed off some freakish athleticism playing tight end at 311 pounds.
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Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
21 Nov. 2025
Story’s first three years in Boston were marked by injuries and other setbacks, with a major elbow surgery costing him nearly all of the 2023 season and a freakish shoulder injury the majority of 2024.
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Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for freakish
Sam Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
11 Mar. 2026
There are a few other freakish laugh-out-loud moments, although there are also times when the metaphor Bergholm keeps hammering into our skulls becomes repetitive.
—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Darnell Washington has showed off some freakish athleticism playing tight end at 311 pounds.
—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
21 Nov. 2025
Story’s first three years in Boston were marked by injuries and other setbacks, with a major elbow surgery costing him nearly all of the 2023 season and a freakish shoulder injury the majority of 2024.
—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freakish
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July 3 could bring shocks or surprises; just beware of being too risky or impulsive.
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Seems impulsive … Carter wants to be a cop?
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For Bielsa and Uruguay, this marks the end of an era in which many believe the Argentine coach lost control of the locker room and his relationship with the media became strained because of his eccentric and explosive personality, but, above all, a lack of wins.
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Midnight in The Garden Of Good And Evil John Berendt's 1994 book follows a real-life murder trial in Savannah, Georgia, but it's filled with the eccentric characters that thrive in Savannah's unique social scene.
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Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Global stock markets have been volatile as investors continue to assess geopolitical risks in the Middle East, fundamentals and valuations of companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) market and key economic data.
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The crisis started after officials responded to GKN’s Garden Grove facility on May 21 and soon realized a volatile chemical tank was at risk of exploding or causing a major spill.
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Shaped like mini versions of their namesake fruits, these whimsical, pillowy marshmallows get their sweet strawberry and watermelon flavors from strawberry powder, watermelon powder, and natural flavors.
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Shopping editor Audrey Lee included this delightful throw pillow in her editor picks and is partial to its whimsical design.
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“Freakish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freakish. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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