freak

Example Sentences

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I don’t look like a person who would be a fitness freak, but I’m pretty intense about it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a freak heatwave on Tuesday with temperatures set to soar as high as 45C.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Formula—real, store-bought formula—is, except in freak cases of contamination, a perfectly safe and good option for getting babies fed, right now.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

“That’s been my ultimate goal with every party — one big accepting space where everyone can let their freak flag fly and be whoever they want, with no judgment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

“Okay, that’s kind of a hard question to answer, so don’t freak out.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows