as in frantically
in a confused and reckless manner
the familiar scene in horror movies where everyone runs berserk as the monster destroys everything in sight
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Recent Examples of berserk
Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2023
Dude started another fight, but this was even more berserk than the first.
—Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
Michael O'Sullivan, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023
There’s no evidence to suggest that the bear went berserk after overdosing, as the trailer, which went viral in December, shows.
—Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
The bounce is outrageous, the handclaps are berserk, and Myaap is as restless as ever, even rapping through the soaring chorus when most would just use it as a breather.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2023
Dude started another fight, but this was even more berserk than the first.
—Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
Noun
There’s no evidence to suggest that the bear went berserk after overdosing, as the trailer, which went viral in December, shows.
—Michael O'Sullivan, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023
There’s no evidence to suggest that the bear went berserk after overdosing, as the trailer, which went viral in December, shows.
—Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berserk
Adverb
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In the video shared by Bennett, her dog can be initially seen strolling right past her before abruptly stopping and running up to Bennett with her tail wagging frantically.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Pirates star Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double to put the team up 4-3 in the bottom of the inning when players from his team frantically tried to alert umpires and security the fan was on the warning track.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.—
Peter Hermann,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
17 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Western Wear Designer Dymond Taylor Dating a cowboy opened her eyes to an opportunity in Houston.—
Tariro Mzezewa,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Expect food vendors, family-friendly activities and special tributes to the cowboys who came before.—
Jasmine Desiree,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In short, fate’s distribution of long straws is wildly capricious.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The eastern coast of the Italian Riviera, beginning in Genoa and ending at the Tuscan border, ranks among the most famous seasides in the world, with wildly popular resorts like Portofino and Cinque Terre.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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But the moves also undercut the president’s madman strategy.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Apr. 2025
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Suppose tomorrow that madman in North Korea decides to strike the United States?—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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All of it wild-caught.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
orlandosentinel.com,
14 Aug. 2020
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Our first stop is in a wild-looking stretch 200 yards south of the railroad tracks and State Street.—
Paul A. Smith,
Journal Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Tehran developed its ballistic program in response to Iraqi Scud attacks during the Iran-Iraq War and as a result of long-standing arms embargoes that have limited access to modern defense technology.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Made from ballistic nylon and polyester tarpaulin, it’s designed for the long haul, along with a few backcountry beat-ups along the way.—
Ryan Krogh,
Outside Online,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stephanie Weeks, a Black actress and director who is a frequent Target Margin collaborator, wears one of these WHITE sashes as Julie, the showboat’s leading lady, as does Edwin Joseph, playing her husband and co-star, Steve.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2025
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Still, the factor that may have been most harmful were his relationships with fellow Republican lawmakers, who regarded him as an empty showboat willing to hurt the party to gain attention.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Nov. 2024
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“Berserk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berserk. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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