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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
found her at home in a rage of scrubbing and cleaning in preparation for the rabbi's visit
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as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
boiling with rage at the waiter's insult, he demanded to see the manager
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as in craze
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
there was time when playing with Frisbees was all the rage
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as in dementia
archaic
a serious mental disorder that prevents one from living a safe and normal life
the king's last years were spent in a lonely rage
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as in to storm
to express one's anger usually violently
the series of bad calls prompted the coach to rage about the refereeing
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as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
still raging about his assistant's burnt pies, the pastry cook forgot to add the egg whites to his cake batter
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Recent Examples of rage
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The results are both expansive and propulsive, with songs fueled by rage and discontent but tracked clean enough to subtly experiment in new ways with texture.
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Matthew Ismael Ruiz,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
But by any measure, this IPO and its aftermath, so far, has been a raging success.
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Vineer Bhansali,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Noun
To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The results are both expansive and propulsive, with songs fueled by rage and discontent but tracked clean enough to subtly experiment in new ways with texture.
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Matthew Ismael Ruiz,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Verb
Multiple fires raging 10 miles from the Kremlin itself.
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Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
But by any measure, this IPO and its aftermath, so far, has been a raging success.
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Vineer Bhansali,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rage
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The cult of Costco Even in a world where supermarkets can stir a frenzy, Costco fans border on the obsessive.
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Meanwhile, Kelce’s father has added fuel to the wedding frenzy.
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Research shows over half of American travelers feel exhausted, with one in five admitting to booking a trip out of anger.
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Newsom, eyeing a presidential run in 2028, has spoken in recent months about populist anger directed towards tech executives whose companies have earned billions while their products threaten to automate jobs out of existence and suck up precious environmental resources.
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The protein craze shows no signs of slowing down, and author Arash Hashemi has a new cookbook that's perfect for anyone looking add more nutritious, flavorful high-protein meals to their routine.
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Don’t Worry Darling, a thriller in the vein of The Stepford Wives, caused a media craze, to put it mildly.
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Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown to lower blood pressure, boost good cholesterol, maintain cell health, and reduce the risk for cancer, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.
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Those who need it can also get behavioral health and dementia care.
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Michael Ovitz, the co-founder of CAA, stormed out of a deposition on June 1 after being asked about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Two years ago, Delva was forced to flee his neighborhood of Solino after gangs stormed in and razed much of it to the ground.
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When in doubt, stick to food that is cooked and served steaming hot.
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Enjoy a steaming plate of weekend-only biscuits and gravy.
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Three years ago, a then-21-year-old University of Pittsburgh student took Delta-8 and went on a rampage.
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In January, Ye took out an ad in the Wall Street Journal to plead for forgiveness after his antisemitic rampage in 2025.
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Many expressed indignation that a climate-friendly clothing brand would appear to go after a beloved climate activist.
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Others use their out-of-office emails to either apologize profusely for time away or highlight their indignation at being tied to work or the internet in the first place.
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“Rage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rage. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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