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
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
Its owners, Eric Finkelstein and Matt Ross, are sandwich freaks in the best possible way; on the shop’s vast menu, not a single sandwich is a dud.
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Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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.
—
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
Its owners, Eric Finkelstein and Matt Ross, are sandwich freaks in the best possible way; on the shop’s vast menu, not a single sandwich is a dud.
—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 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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The menu rotates based on the event's theme, or Graci's whims, but never fails to excite, with past flavors including Jalapeño Popper, Spinach & Artichoke, Chicago Beef and more.
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Still, hopefully a string of successes can convince companies and investors that the whims of the president alone cannot tamp down on an entire burgeoning industry, an embarrassing thing to have to convince people of in the United States.
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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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Then more people started showing up, seeking help, and Canaday had to learn what those addicts needed to recover.
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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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Waiting too long to remove suckers means the plant spends its energy on unnecessary growth that could be spent on the fruit.
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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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Library leaders expect the new card release to generate another surge in visitors while also introducing new users to library services.
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The organizations creating value may be those that help users navigate complexity with greater confidence and awareness.
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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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