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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3
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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4
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
His newest flex is selling fitness freaks ‘healthy’ versions of cinnamon rolls, donuts and chips—and now brings in $180 million in revenue.
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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
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
Noun
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The government was forced to acknowledge the anomalies officially, despite the lack of logical explanations regarding the sightings.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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What's mucking up the process is a telepathic outlier named The Mule (Pilou Asbæk), whose ravenous appetite for galactic dominance has created anomalies in Seldon's branching prognostications of how this whole ordeal will unfold.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Their model allows coffee lovers to directly invest in coffee trees, funding farmers who need upfront capital to allocate for faster farm growth, whilst also getting a share of the revenue.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Fed’s independence has been central to the United States’ role as the globe’s preeminent economic power; investors worldwide believe the central bank won’t act on a president’s whims.—
Jackie Calmes,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
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This should be five-alarm fire for Wall Street, an institution that owes much of its success to the existence of a US monetary policy nerve center that is, by law and by tradition, insulated from the whims of any one party or politician.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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They are populated by trolls, gore addicts, and, of course, aspiring shooters, who study, debate, and praise mass-shooting tactics and manifestos.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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Based upon true stories from addicts, gangs, and law enforcement, King Ivory premiered to critical acclaim at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, with an upcoming wide theatrical release in November.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The little suckers will ingest this and die.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Cephalopods’ soft bodies sprout arms and bloom with suckers at these same splits.—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of fabrics and notions, even separate from subcategories like evening or outerwear, there are some considerations which remain consistent across all apparel design.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Das maintains a nuanced view of his role as a comedian, rejecting grandiose notions about speaking truth to power.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The county argued the action didn't violate First Amendment rights because the books were still available to all library users — a point Lesko, Brophy McGee and Stewart stressed for Maricopa County's action.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Its 12, 15, and 18 year olds are staples among sherried Scotch fans, while older age statements — like the Grandeur series and now these new 30- and 40-Year-Olds — showcase just how far the style can go.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Positive Signs for the 49ers At the same time, there are reasons for 49ers fans to be encouraged after Sunday's win.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Freaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaks. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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