freak

Example Sentences

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I remember when I started, I had a freak out sort of midway through like, “Oh, this is actually going to come out. It’s not just about the making of it. People will see it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

That is a guideline, so don’t freak out if you are not on track yet to reach that milestone yet.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Capsey would likely only be called upon to keep if Jones suffered a freak injury shortly before or during a game.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Or is this really just a freak show?

From Slate • May 7, 2026

NOTE: Although standing waves are harder to get in water, the phenomenon does apparently happen very rarely in lakes, resulting in freak disasters.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones