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
  • Set alerts for key metrics to enable swift responses to anomalies.
    Vaibhav Gujral, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This model could potentially resolve the Hubble tension and other cosmic expansion anomalies.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of anomalies
Noun
  • Enigmatic as a matter of strategy, Dylan lies about himself and his past to his friends, his lovers, and an eager press, keeping a distance between the art and the artist.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • One of the most talked about attractions of this festival is Dinner and a Movie, which offers film and food lovers to meet and greet filmmakers while enjoying a meal.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lovers
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  • Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Ours is the world of strongmen, where decisions increasingly turn on the whims of a vanishing few.
    Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of whims
Noun
  • Twisted ‘justice’ | Commentary Prison for poor addicts.
    Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Ask the people in recovery who get sober and find their life’s mission in serving fellow addicts.
    Longreads, Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of addicts
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  • Concern is growing in the federal government and among natural grass sod producers about social notions influencing more people to devalue the benefits of natural grass in favor or its removal or plastic substitutes.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • One of the notions that has come out of the conversations around the topic is that the viscosity of cervical mucus may play a role in one's ability to get pregnant.
    Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of notions
Noun
  • An overwhelming 89% of users have never updated their router’s firmware.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Rather than building an entire product up front, look into the features that users really want.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of users
Noun
  • After Notre Dame toppled Indiana 27-17 on Friday, doubters and SEC enthusiasts were quick to question how qualified the Hoosiers really were.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, outdoor enthusiasts who often venture into wild settings should invest in a durable backpack or duffle that can be squished into the wing of a twin-propeller plane or aboard a safari vehicle.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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