1
as in to bother
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
don't talk about death, as it totally freaks me out
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2
as in to lose it
to yield to mental or emotional stress
the landlady totally freaked out when she saw the dead body in the hall
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as in meltdown
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Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
Since President Joe Biden’s calamitous showing Thursday night during a debate against former President Donald Trump in Atlanta, Democrats have been in the midst of a very public freak-out.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 1 July 2024
Some feel the collective freak-out over Biden’s ability to go the distance will subside.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 June 2024
Newsom was selling hard on Biden’s record, but no one was buying, as the punditry focused almost exclusively on Biden’s performance, his age, and the freak-out among Democrats.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 June 2024
Katie Robbins, who created the show, takes some big swings, including an episode consisting of a freak-out game show, only with much larger stakes.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
The film has been designed as a bad-trip psychodrama that’s also a high-camp Nicolas Cage freak-out.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 May 2024
How to watch: Rent or buy on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
'Poor Things'
Emma Stone is unbelievable in Yorgos Lanthimos' freak-out film about ...
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024
His suggestion that everyone could use a paranoid, marijuana freak-out at an airport was reminiscent of the late Bill Hicks in all of the best ways.
—Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
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—Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
Since President Joe Biden’s calamitous showing Thursday night during a debate against former President Donald Trump in Atlanta, Democrats have been in the midst of a very public freak-out.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 1 July 2024
Some feel the collective freak-out over Biden’s ability to go the distance will subside.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 June 2024
Newsom was selling hard on Biden’s record, but no one was buying, as the punditry focused almost exclusively on Biden’s performance, his age, and the freak-out among Democrats.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 June 2024
Katie Robbins, who created the show, takes some big swings, including an episode consisting of a freak-out game show, only with much larger stakes.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
The film has been designed as a bad-trip psychodrama that’s also a high-camp Nicolas Cage freak-out.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 May 2024
How to watch: Rent or buy on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
'Poor Things'
Emma Stone is unbelievable in Yorgos Lanthimos' freak-out film about ...
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024
His suggestion that everyone could use a paranoid, marijuana freak-out at an airport was reminiscent of the late Bill Hicks in all of the best ways.
—Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freak (out)
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Ultimately, Stephen isn’t bothered by the comments from those who don’t understand her perspective.Sara Belcher, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Playing back in the day, I couldn’t be bothered to go to the gym or eat at Cluckin’ Bell, so my CJ was always rail thin with a ‘fro and a goatee, trackpants, and a Grove Street sweatshirt.Ade Adeniji, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2024
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Season 47 of the long-running reality competition show on CBS has already seen plenty of twists and turns, from emotional meltdowns to thrilling blindsides.Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement But the Yankees suffered an epic defensive meltdown in the top of the fifth, committing two physical errors and one mental gaffe that allowed the Dodgers to score five unearned runs and tie the score 5-5.Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Just slip a potted houseplant — still in its original plastic container — into the pot; remove the plant from the Bauer pot easily for watering without worrying about leaks.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Chea, 24, was let go from her job as a data analytics engineer at Paramount in September after a year of worrying that the layoff was coming.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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Trees and vines overhung the road, and the pavement was cracked and breaking up along the shoulders, but none of it made for a difficult climb, only a bit sticky in the stagnant heat.Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Traditional methods crack the case Normally, the scientists who monitor the PulseNet system will be the first to connect cases that become an outbreak investigation.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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This exercise has freed me from the anxiety that comes with an always changing bank balance.AllBusiness, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Climate change anxiety is a serious issue for young people.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is set against a backdrop of alarming productivity rates and youth worklessness among Britain’s population.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 30 Oct. 2024
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The possibility has alarmed leaders and deepened diplomatic tensions.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024
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Find it on Amazon This Cleansing Balm Melts Away the Day This balm slowly melts down makeup and works to remove all dirt and impurities while offering a burst of hydration.Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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The reactor that Constellation plans to reopen, Unit 1, is not the one the partially melted down in 1979.Spencer Kimball,Gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2024
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About two decades ago, an economic tailspin plunged the country into deep debt and austerity, dwarfing Greeks’ employment prospects and leading to their emigration for better opportunities abroad.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 16 Sep. 2024
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Now, years into my career, most things that once caused a tailspin no longer do.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Freak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freak%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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