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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
The clean freaks in your life will be eternally grateful.
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Expect a delightful collision of NYC’s film freaks and fashionistas to descend on the movie house next week.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
Alas, Taylor overhears and freaks out because Steven hasn't mentioned it.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
His newest flex is selling fitness freaks ‘healthy’ versions of cinnamon rolls, donuts and chips—and now brings in $180 million in revenue.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Continue reading … LIB-BRAWL – Former Obama official freaks out at Democrat over her record amid housing crisis debate.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Carolyn thought that freaks and geeks would be more appreciated and understood by fellow players after the triumph of another goofy fan favorite on Survivor 42.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025
But Weapons is far more consistently weird than scary, which might leave some genre freaks feeling unsatisfied.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Within the very haunted walls of Nevermore Academy, the sophisticated school for freaks is overflowing with undiscovered lore, secret society affairs, and a murderous mystery.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Expect a delightful collision of NYC’s film freaks and fashionistas to descend on the movie house next week.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
Alas, Taylor overhears and freaks out because Steven hasn't mentioned it.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
His newest flex is selling fitness freaks ‘healthy’ versions of cinnamon rolls, donuts and chips—and now brings in $180 million in revenue.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Continue reading … LIB-BRAWL – Former Obama official freaks out at Democrat over her record amid housing crisis debate.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Carolyn thought that freaks and geeks would be more appreciated and understood by fellow players after the triumph of another goofy fan favorite on Survivor 42.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025
But Weapons is far more consistently weird than scary, which might leave some genre freaks feeling unsatisfied.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Within the very haunted walls of Nevermore Academy, the sophisticated school for freaks is overflowing with undiscovered lore, secret society affairs, and a murderous mystery.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freaks
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Similar to finding that planets do not orbit the earth, the search for economics anomalies requires searching for empirical facts that cannot (easily) be explained using the standard economic model where everyone chooses by optimizing and makes no systematic mistakes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the new study, the team hunted for similar potassium anomalies in Earth's oldest and deepest rocks.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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For October, the committee has even more billboards on the way, paid for by Tab lovers across the country.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Dominica Animal-lovers can head down to the Caribbean island of Dominica to visit what will likely become the world's first sperm whale reserve next year as the country acts on its commitment to marine conservation.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Netanyahu was beholden for his political future to the radical minority that supported it, and constantly catered to their whims.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aside from anything else, supporter sentiment can be overwhelming; far more difficult to head off than the whims of journalists.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The portrait of Depardieu that Ferrara gives is the last in Scene’s gallery of fellow addicts, beginning with the author’s immediate family and continuing with his later friends and collaborators, quite a few of whom come to unhappy ends.—
Nick Pinkerton,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Stretching from the open spaces east of Aurora to the foothills of Golden, Colfax has hosted presidents and addicts, celebrities and prostitutes — occasionally in the same venues — at its hotels, bars, restaurants, clubs, theaters, retail shops and residences, Barber said.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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The body of each tentacle is crafted out of resin, and the individual suckers are then painted and polished before being applied by hand.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Remove any shoots and suckers that appear on the trunk or near the roots, and get rid of crossing or dead branches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Exciting partnerships could develop, encouraging us to lean into romantic notions.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
20 Oct. 2025
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Protesters have slammed the notions and multiple attendees wore inflatable frog and animal costumes to point to the absurdity of the claims of danger.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Education and outreach Circulate San Diego sees following the rules of the road and driving responsibly as fundamental guidelines for users of all bicycles.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The launch comes after Xiaomi last summer started selling smart glasses in China that let users tap the frame to change the lens tint.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, the duo — who will be joined by German drummer Anika Nilles to replace Neil Peart behind his fortress of a kit — are aware of the corrupt industry of people trying to price out fans with inflated ticket costs.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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After checking into the Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa, my eyes immediately focused on a group of fans from Texas donning Hagar gear.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Freaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaks. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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