freaks

noun

Definition of freaksnext
plural of freak
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 Synonyms for freaks
  1. anomalies
  2. lovers
  3. whims
  4. addicts
  5. notions
  6. users
  7. enthusiasts
Noun
  • Nuclear deterrent missiles face setbacks In November 2023, a Minuteman III ICBM manufactured by Boeing experienced flight anomalies, resulting in its self-destruction.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The imaging process can be costly, and some images reveal anomalies researchers have yet to comprehend fully.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of anomalies
Noun
  • Amid a euphoric gathering, the audience is introduced to young lovers, José Arcadio Buendía (Marco Antonio González) and Úrsula Iguarán (Susana Morales).
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lovers
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  • But Bob, who has always gone his own way, refuses to cater to their whims.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Public health must take its rightful place as a cornerstone of national policy, insulated from political whims and guided by science.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of whims
Noun
  • Today's betting apps attack potential addicts with the ferocity of algorithmic sharks, and there's plenty of blood in the water.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The left always chooses career violent criminals and/or drug addicts as their heroes & martyrs, and communists anarchist like AOC blow the dog whistle.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • These notions were brought together in ads seen by customers in a linear fashion via television, magazines or billboards.
    Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Great leaders acknowledge that these terms reshape corporate culture and challenge traditional productivity and employee engagement notions.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of notions
Noun
  • Not much is known about the vulnerability itself, as is often the case with such zero-day issues this detail is held back until as many users as possible have had the opportunity to patch against the exploit.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Such technologies empower users with data and reduce the burden on healthcare systems by enabling early intervention and personalized care.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of users
Noun
  • Hey there, listeners, future callers and cooking enthusiasts.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Makers often share their plans online with other enthusiasts.
    Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enthusiasts
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