FREAKS Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

freaks

noun

plural of freak

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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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 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 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 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 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 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. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 26 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. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 16 June 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

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Experts highlight that the scans frequently reveal harmless anomalies or untreatable conditions, rather than actionable early detections.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The investigations into most of the anomalies and observations have been closed, according to a briefing by NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel on June 22.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026

Definition of anomalies

Noun

Wine lovers should consider hitting some stops on the Great River Road Wine Trail, especially Danzinger Vineyards on the bluff in Alma.

— Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
The track went viral on TikTok earlier this year, with longtime lovers of the musician remembering the hit, while younger fans may have discovered it for the first time.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of lovers

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After all, this was FIFA, the infamously corrupt governing body of international soccer that seems to function not based on its rulebook but on the whims of a few guys in a room.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
Grants could be canceled due to political whims, and new layers of bureaucracy would inhibit basic scientific activities like publishing papers and attending conferences.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

Definition of whims

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In the movie, set in the rolling hills of Meeks’s native central Ohio, a group of addicts get a second (or third or fourth) chance to make right in their lives.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 July 2026
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.

— Rufus Walker, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026

Definition of addicts

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Snip any side shoots and suckers that develop on the first 2 to 3 feet of the vine so the plant will focus its energy on a strong main vine and fruit, to grow more quickly.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
For young trees, prune only to remove suckers along the trunk and any vertical watersprouts that are too close to other branches.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026

Definition of suckers

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Similar to the original film, Elle learns to leave behind some of the preconceived notions that her rich upbringing gave her and embrace authenticity.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Enlightenment figures, such as John Locke, also advanced notions of separation of church and state.

— Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of notions

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The differing inlay materials — such as mother of pearl, malachite and onyx — have been given different mystical meanings by social media users (helping with the wearer’s career, love life, friendships or finances, for example).

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
The restrictions were lifted last week, ending a period of regulatory uncertainty that limited availability for users worldwide.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of users

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As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.

— Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026