as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
had a freakish roommate in college who once decided to drive all the way to Canada on the spur of the moment
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Recent Examples of freakish
There are even some (not me) who believe that Penn State LB Micah Parsons warrants serious consideration for the pick, as his near-limitless potential — due to his inexperience at the position combined with his freakish athletic traits — in the Cowboys defense.
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John Owning, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2021
He’s seen what a pro-level work ethic looks like and has applied it to his approach while still having those freakish physical gifts.
—Stephen Means, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2020
Perry, led by the 6-8 freakish athletes Cody Williams and Koa Peat, who could make an argument for a rare co-Players of the Year in Arizona, could beat the local prep academies in the Valley.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2023
But while Davis’ warnings proved almost clairvoyant, the fund has yet to hit the jackpot due to freakish circumstances in the debt market.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
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John Owning, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2021
He’s seen what a pro-level work ethic looks like and has applied it to his approach while still having those freakish physical gifts.
—Stephen Means, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2020
Perry, led by the 6-8 freakish athletes Cody Williams and Koa Peat, who could make an argument for a rare co-Players of the Year in Arizona, could beat the local prep academies in the Valley.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2023
But while Davis’ warnings proved almost clairvoyant, the fund has yet to hit the jackpot due to freakish circumstances in the debt market.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freakish
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New York Jets League perception: This is seen as the toughest job because of an impulsive owner (Woody Johnson) and an unforgiving, relentless media market.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Like humans, dogs who have been neglected or who have had some other major disruptive change to their environment can show impulsive aggression.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2025
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But every character involved has a charmingly eccentric quirk—an eye patch, an obsession with drapes, an ever-present log, an affinity for doughnuts and cherry pie.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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My entire childhood, I was surrounded by all of the beautiful, eccentric people who lived in this city.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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But, looking at a slightly longer period, the increase in MMM stock over the last four-year period has been far from consistent, with annual returns being more volatile than the S&P 500.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump has pledged to hand management of his assets to his children, but ethics experts have criticized his crypto ventures as raising conflict of interest issues and stoking speculation in a volatile asset class.—
Tom Westbrook,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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The collection pairs with Pulitzer’s flutter hearts print and whimsical Resort Collection designs.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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Like monstera, split leaf philodendron has giant, shapely green leaves that bring a whimsical, maximalist feel to a room.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Freakish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freakish. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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