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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Recent Examples of freak (out)
Marah Eakin, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
No one is really disputing it, but the market freak-out hinges on the truthfulness of a single and relatively unknown company.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
The situation at the heart of the movie goes from bad to worse along a linear trajectory, but the horror freak-out promised by its eeriest moments never really bothers to materialize.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Things were going fair to middling with his candidacy until Biden’s catastrophic, catatonic debate performance in June, which caused a major Democratic freak-out and resulted in his grudging departure from the ticket and endorsement of Harris.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Worry not: Renée Rouleau Rest Day Masque helps skin bounce back from ingredient irritation with an occlusive formula that seals in the soothing, inflammation-reducing benefits of shea butter, fatty acids, and vitamin E. No more flaky freak-out face.
—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
Noun
Enter another Jamie freak-out, which seems to come out of nowhere.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
No one is really disputing it, but the market freak-out hinges on the truthfulness of a single and relatively unknown company.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
The situation at the heart of the movie goes from bad to worse along a linear trajectory, but the horror freak-out promised by its eeriest moments never really bothers to materialize.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Things were going fair to middling with his candidacy until Biden’s catastrophic, catatonic debate performance in June, which caused a major Democratic freak-out and resulted in his grudging departure from the ticket and endorsement of Harris.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Worry not: Renée Rouleau Rest Day Masque helps skin bounce back from ingredient irritation with an occlusive formula that seals in the soothing, inflammation-reducing benefits of shea butter, fatty acids, and vitamin E. No more flaky freak-out face.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freak (out)
Verb
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Because Congress never bothered to write a law to establish it.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Bears - Will Campbell, OL, LSU Will Campbell has fallen a bit due to his shorter arm length, but that likely won't bother Ben Johnson.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Organizing school emails, coordinating birthday parties, packing snacks and anticipating every potential meltdown became second nature.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The pressure builds until Eddie has a meltdown in public, shaking and threatening the kids who defaced his car.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rubio’s visit comes as leaders grow increasingly concerned about the quickly deteriorating security situation in Haiti, which threatens to spill over into the region, and several worrying U.S. policy shifts that stand to have negative effects on their vulnerable economies.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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According to Schwartz, the Sierra Nevada saw above-average snowfall over the previous two water years, so there’s no reason to worry about the slight drop in snowfall in 2025.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On the flip side, this will allow AI to crack ciphers much faster.—
Chaim Mazal,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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And while Joan wasn't there to crack a joke or steal the spotlight, the 57-year-old bride made sure her mom was part of the celebration.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Extreme deficits may lead to obsessive food tracking, anxiety around eating, or disordered eating patterns.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some patients who try to quit benzodiazepines suffer extreme anxiety, memory loss and intense physical pain.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This abuse of immigration law should alarm us all, citizens and noncitizens alike.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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In response to Saturday's exchange of fire, the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, said it was alarmed by the possible escalation of violence in the area.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That means the gold shipments from London go first to Switzerland, home of the world’s largest gold refineries, to be melted down and reformed into a smaller shape and then sent on to New York.—
Eshe Nelson,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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On view at the gallery were three sculptures that look melted down amalgamations of iconic contemporary artists’ work like Yayoi Kusama and Anish Kapoor, as well as modern and pre-modern artists.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His approach to trade – announcing abrupt and dramatic tariffs on certain imports, calling the duties off and later threatening to impose new ones – has thrown financial markets into a tailspin.—
Michael Collins,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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The final ratings were the best for the Oscars since 23.6 million watched the 2020 Oscar 'cast, held about a month before the pandemic lockdown closed down the movie business and sent the industry into a tailspin.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Freak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freak%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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