1
as in anomalies
a person, thing, or event that is far from normal
that snowstorm in April was a freak, since our weather is usually much balmier by then
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2
as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
I'm a hockey freak
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as in whims
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
suddenly had the bizarre freak to take a road trip across the country
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as in addicts
slang
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
he knew that he'd never get his life in order if he continued to hang out with the crystal meth freaks
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Recent Examples of freaks
When Aaron Paul’s Jeff attempts to make a suspicious deposit, the bank teller (a game Nina Dobrev) demands to be in on the deal, in the sort of neo-noir twist that could suggest a rich film world populated with bizarre freaks of all stripes.
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Elena Lazic,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Over the past decade, Osees have reinvented themselves as prog-metal warriors, hardcore agitators, and synth-punk freaks, investing each new permutation with the same degree of blitzkrieg aggression.
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Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
If the future freaks you out, Android's VP and GM of the Android Platform, Seang Chau, assured me that the operating system isn't going anywhere.
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Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
The offense has dudes who are physical freaks who can launch constant attacks.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Here’s hoping that’s not the case, because Arjona looks more than capable of taking out these glowing-eyed freaks all by herself.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
They were considered to have strange physical afflictions or weak mental attitudes, and some people with endocrine diseases were even dismissed as ‘freaks’ and heckled in circuses or locked away in institutions.
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Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
The traveling circus show brings acrobats, illusionists, freaks and mysterious creatures inside its black and red tent starting Friday, April 3, and running daily through Monday, April 13.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Life online appears to be neatly divisible, and indeed divided, into freaks on the one hand and, on the other, reasonable people such as yourself.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
Elena Lazic,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Over the past decade, Osees have reinvented themselves as prog-metal warriors, hardcore agitators, and synth-punk freaks, investing each new permutation with the same degree of blitzkrieg aggression.
—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
If the future freaks you out, Android's VP and GM of the Android Platform, Seang Chau, assured me that the operating system isn't going anywhere.
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Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
The offense has dudes who are physical freaks who can launch constant attacks.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Here’s hoping that’s not the case, because Arjona looks more than capable of taking out these glowing-eyed freaks all by herself.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
They were considered to have strange physical afflictions or weak mental attitudes, and some people with endocrine diseases were even dismissed as ‘freaks’ and heckled in circuses or locked away in institutions.
—
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
The traveling circus show brings acrobats, illusionists, freaks and mysterious creatures inside its black and red tent starting Friday, April 3, and running daily through Monday, April 13.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Life online appears to be neatly divisible, and indeed divided, into freaks on the one hand and, on the other, reasonable people such as yourself.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freaks
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These scenes were not anomalies.
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In addition to handling testing operations, the robot continuously monitors wiring harness connections and reports anomalies in real time, helping reduce defects.
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From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
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Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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Even the richest emperors of the past did not have the ability to satisfy their whims that is now possessed by any student in Chicago or Berlin or Kinshasa.
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Existing grants, meanwhile, can be terminated at the whims of the administration.
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His job was to collect money owed to that gang, and, after kicking down the doors of dealers and addicts, he got caught and sent upstate.
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Gorsuch said the opinion was narrow and did not disturb other provisions of the law, which includes a ban on guns for drug addicts, ban on guns for people presently intoxicated and prohibition of firearms for those deemed a danger to themselves or others.
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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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Blind tasting removes preconceived notions about the brand, winemaker, or even label design, narrowing the focus to wine quality and nothing else.
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In the doing, her film expands to accommodate notions of class, solidarity and privilege – in what is now a timeless snapshot of a rapidly evolving society.
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However, senior administration officials became worried that users might be able to circumvent Fable 5’s guardrails — though experts disagreed over the severity of the risk.
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The utility attributed the higher costs to broader market dynamics, including more expensive wholesale electricity and growing demand from large users such as manufacturers and data centers across PJM’s 13-state grid.
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Both groups of fans put on a good showing to wrap up the group-stage games, and all could be seen celebrating after each of the three goals from their country’s athletes.
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Every four years, fans pour into stadiums, sports bars and watch parties to cheer some of the world’s fittest athletes.
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“Freaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaks. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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