1
as in to bother
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
don't talk about death, as it totally freaks me out
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2
as in to lose it
to yield to mental or emotional stress
the landlady totally freaked out when she saw the dead body in the hall
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as in meltdown
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Recent Examples of freak (out)
Marah Eakin, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
No one is really disputing it, but the market freak-out hinges on the truthfulness of a single and relatively unknown company.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
The situation at the heart of the movie goes from bad to worse along a linear trajectory, but the horror freak-out promised by its eeriest moments never really bothers to materialize.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Things were going fair to middling with his candidacy until Biden’s catastrophic, catatonic debate performance in June, which caused a major Democratic freak-out and resulted in his grudging departure from the ticket and endorsement of Harris.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Worry not: Renée Rouleau Rest Day Masque helps skin bounce back from ingredient irritation with an occlusive formula that seals in the soothing, inflammation-reducing benefits of shea butter, fatty acids, and vitamin E. No more flaky freak-out face.
—Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
Since President Joe Biden’s calamitous showing Thursday night during a debate against former President Donald Trump in Atlanta, Democrats have been in the midst of a very public freak-out.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 1 July 2024
Some feel the collective freak-out over Biden’s ability to go the distance will subside.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 June 2024
Newsom was selling hard on Biden’s record, but no one was buying, as the punditry focused almost exclusively on Biden’s performance, his age, and the freak-out among Democrats.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 June 2024
Noun
Enter another Jamie freak-out, which seems to come out of nowhere.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
No one is really disputing it, but the market freak-out hinges on the truthfulness of a single and relatively unknown company.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
The situation at the heart of the movie goes from bad to worse along a linear trajectory, but the horror freak-out promised by its eeriest moments never really bothers to materialize.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Things were going fair to middling with his candidacy until Biden’s catastrophic, catatonic debate performance in June, which caused a major Democratic freak-out and resulted in his grudging departure from the ticket and endorsement of Harris.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Worry not: Renée Rouleau Rest Day Masque helps skin bounce back from ingredient irritation with an occlusive formula that seals in the soothing, inflammation-reducing benefits of shea butter, fatty acids, and vitamin E. No more flaky freak-out face.
—Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
Since President Joe Biden’s calamitous showing Thursday night during a debate against former President Donald Trump in Atlanta, Democrats have been in the midst of a very public freak-out.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 1 July 2024
Some feel the collective freak-out over Biden’s ability to go the distance will subside.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 June 2024
Newsom was selling hard on Biden’s record, but no one was buying, as the punditry focused almost exclusively on Biden’s performance, his age, and the freak-out among Democrats.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freak (out)
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Chicago Bears - Will Campbell, OL, LSU Will Campbell has fallen a bit due to his shorter arm length, but that likely won't bother Ben Johnson.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because Congress never bothered to write a law to establish it.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But a weak edge control formula can make or break this step, causing flaking, a midday meltdown, or worse, drying out your edges.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2025
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The fat content supports brain development and keeps kids full longer (a.k.a. fewer post-snack meltdowns).—
Sherri Gordon, CLC,
Parents,
2 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the night, Booker read letters from constituents worried about losing access to affordable health care, emphasizing that these concerns were not abstract but deeply personal for millions of people.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Musk ‘brand tornado crisis’ hits sales Analysts continue to worry that Musk’s actions elsewhere are hurting Tesla.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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More on the Trump administration A united conservative front on Trump’s immigration purge is beginning to crack over the administration’s aggressive, sometimes slapdash tactics.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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House sparrows prefer to be near humans, so place a birdhouse away from the house and avoid feeding smaller seeds like millet, cracked corn, and milo, which sparrows love.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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They are marketed as an alternative for pain relief, anxiety, and sleep disorders.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Recently announced job cuts at Johns Hopkins University, one of Maryland’s largest employers, and tens of thousands of others across the nation, however, are happening with an unsettling speed and efficiency, leaving countless workers in a state of anxiety, uncertainty and despair.—
Alan M. Langlieb,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This abuse of immigration law should alarm us all, citizens and noncitizens alike.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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In response to Saturday's exchange of fire, the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, said it was alarmed by the possible escalation of violence in the area.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That means the gold shipments from London go first to Switzerland, home of the world’s largest gold refineries, to be melted down and reformed into a smaller shape and then sent on to New York.—
Eshe Nelson,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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On view at the gallery were three sculptures that look melted down amalgamations of iconic contemporary artists’ work like Yayoi Kusama and Anish Kapoor, as well as modern and pre-modern artists.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The president’s steep tariffs threw the global economy into a tailspin Thursday, with stocks down around the world, the U.S. markets leading the way.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Trump began speaking shortly a little after markets closed at 4 p.m. ET, sending stock futures into a tailspin.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Freak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freak%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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