as in cursed
deserving of one's condemnation or displeasure
this freaking assignment is such a pain in the neck
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Recent Examples of freaking
How many people complained about this freaking sign to where a company like Nike felt compelled to take it down?
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Pair the fuzzy crewneck top and subtle kick-flare pants with chic platform sneakers or breathable, on-trend Mary Janes (this pair from Rothy’s is so freaking comfortable).
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
For context, a McLaren 765LT supercar only beats that by two feet, and that has a freaking air brake.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Travis hasn’t hit a freaking golf ball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
More than anything, though, Jessie is someone who clearly just really freaking loves to crosscountry ski.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
My freaking customers are now fans.
—Ana Colón, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Like James is buying the whole freaking restaurant.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025
Again, the idea of the freaking Crimson Tide celebrating a win over Vandy is just as bizarre as Vandy being in a big game to begin with.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Pair the fuzzy crewneck top and subtle kick-flare pants with chic platform sneakers or breathable, on-trend Mary Janes (this pair from Rothy’s is so freaking comfortable).
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
For context, a McLaren 765LT supercar only beats that by two feet, and that has a freaking air brake.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Travis hasn’t hit a freaking golf ball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
More than anything, though, Jessie is someone who clearly just really freaking loves to crosscountry ski.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
My freaking customers are now fans.
—Ana Colón, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Like James is buying the whole freaking restaurant.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025
Again, the idea of the freaking Crimson Tide celebrating a win over Vandy is just as bizarre as Vandy being in a big game to begin with.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freaking
Adjective
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His film Ring, directed by Hideo Nakata, centered on a cursed videotape that kills viewers seven days after watching it.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the nearly 50 years since it was released, Faces of Death has become something of a cursed object, the kind of movie that gets traded around on old VHS tapes and spoken about in hushed tones on playgrounds and in video stores.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With more than a dozen varieties grown in and around SoCal, in 2026 alone, heads (of cabbage) will roll if Angelenos can’t get their fix of this vitamin-rich, potassium-laden, calcium-blasted antioxidant VIP in 2026.—
Rebecca Leib,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each earbud is made from polished aluminum and housed in a pearl-blasted charging case made from natural aluminum.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The delay seemed to Silva like one more indignity in a terrible series of events that began with her husband’s death in 2024.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The logic here is peak modern NBA, and the league wants to make being slightly below average more rewarding than being truly terrible.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Their banter is empty because outside the season’s premiere, The Boys hasn’t actually shown us this awful America, and how everyone within it, including celebrities, are at risk.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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This state has had some awful governors, but none in modern times ever attempted anything so repugnant as exposing more children to deadly diseases, as DeSantis has.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most of all, Gates proclaimed time and time again just how darn special Huntington Beach is.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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And the cruel reality is that Sieler is on the wrong side of 30 and the Dolphins are undergoing a rebuild, which means Sieler needs to have a darn good season to extend his Miami career.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Quebec teams were no dang good.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Just give us the dang horses next year.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Freaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaking. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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