as in psychotic
unable to think in a clear or sensible way
A formulaic slasher film about a crazed killer out for revenge.
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as in deranged
to cause to go insane or as if insane
horses crazed by the barn fire kicked out their stall doors as they tried to escape
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Recent Examples of crazed
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
In cities around the United States, Mexico and Canada, fan zones are popping up as a gathering place for the soccer-crazed and the soccer-curious to come and enjoy the Beautiful Game.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Both Shallow and her daughter are nature crazed, with Shallow’s childhood centering on walks in the woods and yoga classes while Ama’s is more about trips to the beach.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The recent release of the collection in Chanel stores even crazed a fashion frenzy in Paris as devote accessory lovers fought to ge their hands on a pair of Blazy’s high-vamp creations.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Did someone repaint the mechanical horses for children one too many times and now their eyes look crazed?
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The Irish actress is crazed as Mary, demure as Ida and a force of nature as the Bride, rocking a bright orange dress and a black veil in her white coif.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Morant, a Nike brand ambassador, has an opportunity to play in front of a basketball-crazed (albeit mostly Adidas-loyal) fan base in Germany.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
They are not deranged or crazed.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
The mere mention of one of these players will keep calling up memories for people who have lived in this city over the crazed past two months of playoff magic.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
In cities around the United States, Mexico and Canada, fan zones are popping up as a gathering place for the soccer-crazed and the soccer-curious to come and enjoy the Beautiful Game.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Both Shallow and her daughter are nature crazed, with Shallow’s childhood centering on walks in the woods and yoga classes while Ama’s is more about trips to the beach.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The recent release of the collection in Chanel stores even crazed a fashion frenzy in Paris as devote accessory lovers fought to ge their hands on a pair of Blazy’s high-vamp creations.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Did someone repaint the mechanical horses for children one too many times and now their eyes look crazed?
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The Irish actress is crazed as Mary, demure as Ida and a force of nature as the Bride, rocking a bright orange dress and a black veil in her white coif.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Morant, a Nike brand ambassador, has an opportunity to play in front of a basketball-crazed (albeit mostly Adidas-loyal) fan base in Germany.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
They are not deranged or crazed.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crazed
Adjective
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The drugs brought on psychotic episodes that were destructive, and when his son was about 20, the family made the difficult decision to ask Sean to leave the house.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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In the second episode, Tom spends a night in the local inn, and ends up in a crawl space with the ghost of a psychotic killer clown.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Frank, moving, and just slightly deranged.—
Namara Smith,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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Only sick, demented, or deranged people in the House or Senate could vote against THE SAVE AMERICA ACT.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Initially skeptical, Tom becomes increasingly paranoid after a sailor who got lost in the fog essentially goes mad, with his eyes turning white just before dying.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
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Relative bargain Please do not be mad at me for relaying this insurance math.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Use these pots for transplanting seedlings that don’t like having their roots disturbed.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Nothing seemed out of place or disturbed.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s an insane thing to believe.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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And ultimately, the premise of the show is insane horror tropes are happening to boring, normal people.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The researchers wanted to examine whether young people who perceived their caregivers as frequently distracted by digital devices were more likely to report what’s called insecure attachment styles.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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At least until one of us gets distracted by some new slight from the British.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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One imagines the narrator of the Proclaimers’ most maniacal hit undertaking their 500-mile journey with a double dose of Vyvanse.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Gilmore said before unleashing a maniacal laugh.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Others’ unhinged ignorance can be fun.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Why Jalapeño Sauvignon Blanc Works Jalapeños in wine may sound unhinged, but Sauvignon Blanc is probably the white wine best built for the experiment.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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