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as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
always has a somewhat weird opinion of what's happening in the news
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as in eerie
fearfully and mysteriously strange or fantastic
weird sounds from the woods just beyond our campsite
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as in magical
having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers
a self-styled, contemporary witch, she sells herbal mixtures that she claims are weird potions
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
a weird little plant that we found growing in the garden
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weird noises
a weird look
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Recent Examples of weird
The vaudeville robots are not animals, the cat is drinking from a weird transparent beer can, and the man eating spaghetti is obviously not Will Smith.
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Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
There were also a lot of parts, and the assembly was just plain weird.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
It’s been a weird year for the unscripted television business.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are returning after 22 years to make 28 Years Later, though the original film, 28 Days Later, has remained one of cinema’s weirdest modern days stories.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
There were also a lot of parts, and the assembly was just plain weird.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
It’s been a weird year for the unscripted television business.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are returning after 22 years to make 28 Years Later, though the original film, 28 Days Later, has remained one of cinema’s weirdest modern days stories.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weird
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When Amazon began exclusively broadcasting NFL games a few years ago, the notion of a tech company streaming primetime football seemed bizarre.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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This is our fourth installment of Tabloid Fiction, in which an author chooses from the trashiest, most lurid, or just bizarre stories of the moment and writes a short story inspired by same.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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North America will enjoy the best views of this eerie phenomenon, with totality lasting 65 minutes in the middle of the night.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Ghosts aside, parts of the Fairmont felt downright eerie.Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Then, one magical day, the actress Jane Fonda wore a pair of Reeboks on TV to promote her aerobics video series.Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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For Broncos fans, and those inclined to root for Cinderella, a disappointing and frustrating performance won’t diminish a magical run.Justin Williams, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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In the 1950s, McGee received an unusual form of recognition for his heroism.Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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This blend of sacred and secular authority is unusual, and earns him wide respect.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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These are strange, unqualified people whose already worrisome scandals seem to have their own sub-scandals.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hutter’s wife, Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp), anxiously awaits her husband’s return while experiencing a strange supernatural connection to the Count.Scott Phillips, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In an in-depth explanation of the movie's haunting, emotional ending, Larraín tells Entertainment Weekly that the note was all real, and that Jolie preserved her real singing voice until the time came to film the conclusion, and let her vocals loose for her final take on set.EW.com, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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But in its latter movements, the production showcases not only a distinctive and haunting vision of disaster but also some very fine acting.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
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To explore those differences, scientists are performing magic tricks for birds and monkeys.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
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More news: Former Major League Pitcher, 35, Reportedly Dies in Car Accident Ostensibly the Giants' offer to Burnes didn't meet the magic number — $245 million or more — needed to seal the deal.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Newsweek readers have also been sending funny and adorable videos and pictures of their pets for our weekly Newsweek Pet of the Week line-up.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Watch out for appearances from awesome real-life funny people like Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman and Aubrey Plaza in this super-funny-yet-super-sad gem.Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Weird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weird. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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