fan 1 of 2

noun

Definition of fannext
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something lifelong fans of country and western music

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fan

2 of 2

verb

1
as in to ignite

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2
as in to sway

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Recent Examples of fan
Noun
In the bottom half for both fans and official voters — the water beneath the oil. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025 Everything seems magnified at the start of a baseball season, especially for Cubs and White Sox fans who hope to exorcise the nightmares of the last few years. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
Trump has issued a flurry of tariff announcements since retaking the White House, fanning investor uncertainty and fears of a major trade war. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025 In all, over three days, this cross-country storm fanned wildfires, dust storms and created tornadoes that destroyed neighborhoods, uprooted trees and downed power lines from the central US through the South. — Mary Gilbert, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
  1. lover
  2. ignite
  3. sway
  4. sucker
  5. kindle
  6. oscillate
  7. enthusiast
  8. set off
Noun
  • But through it all, he’s also been a lover of golf and has worked with Malbon Golf, Greyson and FootJoy.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
  • That's just the type of news Scotch lovers need in these uncertain times.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of lover
Verb
  • From viral videos to uncontainable fan excitement, A Minecraft Movie has ignited a worldwide block party!
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
  • These stains can leave behind highly flammable residues that may ignite, even at low temperatures.
    — Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of ignite
Verb
  • Science fiction becomes a shopping reality: Gen AI tools are replacing search engines; social media platforms are becoming purchase powerhouses; and influencers—ordinary people in almost every conceivable way—now have epic reach and sway.
    — Lindsey Mazza, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Organizers hope the nationwide protests will sway lawmakers on issues such as voting rights, social services, and economic policy.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of sway
Noun
  • Just thinking about the poor suckers who had to guard her in high school makes Fudd pity them.
    — Grace Raynor, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • These giant in-lines mimic large prey like suckers and perch.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of sucker
Verb
  • Brett Anderson, a senior meteorologist and climate change expert at AccuWeather, said the hurricane also left behind lots of dead trees and fallen branches, debris that became kindling.
    — John Bacon, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of kindle
Verb
  • Earle-Sears, the lieutenant governor, has oscillated between supporting DOGE and offering sympathy to workers.
    — Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Since then, he’s oscillated nimbly between the big and small screens, with roles in films like Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight (2015), Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), and series like CBS’s The Unicorn (2019–2021) and Amazon’s Fallout (2024).
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of oscillate
Noun
  • History enthusiasts can journey back to the 19th century at Ca n’Amat Museum.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Home Improved is news and information center for home renovation and DIY enthusiasts.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of enthusiast
Verb
  • Simeone set off sprinting down the line in celebration, but quickly got his emotions back under control, knowing there was a long way still to go in the tie.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • There, his preternatural musical ability sets off a chain of supernatural events.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of set off

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