as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
had a freakish roommate in college who once decided to drive all the way to Canada on the spur of the moment
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Recent Examples of freakish
There are even some (not me) who believe that Penn State LB Micah Parsons warrants serious consideration for the pick, as his near-limitless potential — due to his inexperience at the position combined with his freakish athletic traits — in the Cowboys defense.
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John Owning, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2021
He’s seen what a pro-level work ethic looks like and has applied it to his approach while still having those freakish physical gifts.
—Stephen Means, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2020
Perry, led by the 6-8 freakish athletes Cody Williams and Koa Peat, who could make an argument for a rare co-Players of the Year in Arizona, could beat the local prep academies in the Valley.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2023
But while Davis’ warnings proved almost clairvoyant, the fund has yet to hit the jackpot due to freakish circumstances in the debt market.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
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John Owning, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2021
He’s seen what a pro-level work ethic looks like and has applied it to his approach while still having those freakish physical gifts.
—Stephen Means, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2020
Perry, led by the 6-8 freakish athletes Cody Williams and Koa Peat, who could make an argument for a rare co-Players of the Year in Arizona, could beat the local prep academies in the Valley.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2023
But while Davis’ warnings proved almost clairvoyant, the fund has yet to hit the jackpot due to freakish circumstances in the debt market.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freakish
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Both are forces of nature — Bug in an impulsive sense and Bird in a more literal manner that hints of something otherworldly about his existence.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The dread of impulsive and cataclysmic decisions in a second Trump term and thousands of federal appointments based on fealty and ideology rather than competence is met on the other side by fears that Vice President Harris won’t make meaningful personnel changes or any new or different decisions.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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In his mind, Wiley was a brilliant eccentric whose lifestyle seemed somehow exempt from social norms.Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Does a small-scale human drama now qualify as an eccentric, unclassifiable studio release?Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Over the past four years, Bitcoin has been extremely volatile, as shown by the 2022 collapse of the crypto giant FTX.Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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By investing in these areas now, businesses are laying the groundwork for long-term success in an increasingly volatile and complex global environment beyond today’s election.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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On the less traditional side, there are whimsical options like this blue-toned ombre tree and this pre-lit palm tree.Olivia Avitt, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Dotting the room are other whimsical objects Potter fans will recognize: the Sorting Hat, a Triwizard trophy and Godric Gryffindor’s sword.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Freakish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freakish. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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