as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
lifelong fans of country and western music
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as in to ignite
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Recent Examples of fan
Phil Hay, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Rizwan Manji’s Jamil the Janitor, mop in hand, then crossed the floor past Mel Tuck’s Old Man, and as the sequence built to a close, Cena hoisted Nhut Le’s Judomaster onto his shoulders while Eagly struggled to hit his mark and fan his wings wide.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 21 Aug. 2025
Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The story of this tournament had been the clashes between fans and Team Europe’s stars, with McIlroy at the center of it.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Questions about the forward were bound to be asked, firstly because of the flames around him over the summer and also because Pochettino’s comments about Pulisic sitting out the Gold Cup only served to fan them.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Rizwan Manji’s Jamil the Janitor, mop in hand, then crossed the floor past Mel Tuck’s Old Man, and as the sequence built to a close, Cena hoisted Nhut Le’s Judomaster onto his shoulders while Eagly struggled to hit his mark and fan his wings wide.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
The European captain even suggested that Bethpage fans might be quicker to turn on a struggling home team because of the payments.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The story of this tournament had been the clashes between fans and Team Europe’s stars, with McIlroy at the center of it.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
Noun
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This cal is every candle lover’s dream.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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National Coffee Day is the perfect time buy a gift for the coffee lover in your life.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers suffered a knee injury, feared to be a torn ACL, in the team’s Sunday afternoon win over the Los Angeles Chargers, igniting more conversation about playing on turf fields.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The duo’s personal collection of vintage outdoor furniture was ignited by a visit to Les Puces market in Paris.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Walk the pristine beaches and sway in a hammock over the still waters of the Ionian Sea.—
Gary Portuesi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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But in a market where the Canadiens rule, more work is needed to sway local interest.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The team in green silenced a sea of red and white with a sucker-punch of a goal from a set-play.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The piano pop legend is a sucker for things that go bling, but his latest pieces are not for the faint of heart.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Hearing his wife recall painful memories due to the family feud kindled a recent memory for Todd, too — an angry one.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The roughly five-minute sequence is shot in tight close-up on Day-Lewis, who oscillates between anger, pain and gleeful contempt.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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With Danny held hostage, Maria’s life begins to flourish and that star pupil, Pauline, inches ever-closer to her favorite docent as sympathies slip away and oscillate between characters, the film making quick work of manipulating mounting emotions.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aloe vera juice and apple cider vinegar might sound like an unlikely pairing, but some wellness enthusiasts swear by the combination to boost gut health, steady blood sugar, and even support weight loss.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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Why These Costumes Are a Must-Have For cleaning enthusiasts who want their favorite scrub buddy to join in on the holiday fun and for quirky Halloween fans alike, these costumes are whimsical and sure to spark plenty of laughs.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Investors and journalists regularly parse his press conferences for hints about upcoming rate cuts or hikes, trying to get ahead of the market; even the suggestion of a pause or a pivot can set off rallies or selloffs on Wall Street.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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