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
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Which, of course, drove the audience completely berserk.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2023
Jonathan Zimmerman, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Rather than rely on simplistic caricature, Jude tells this story of Eastern European economic expansion, berserk nationalism, and the inability to create meaningful change with crushing relatability.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
But that was before Watkins suffered a season-ending ACL tear and before UConn star Paige Bueckers went absolutely berserk, scoring 40 in the Sweet 16.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Which, of course, drove the audience completely berserk.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2023
Noun
Welcome to the new American berserk, to borrow Philip Roth’s memorable phrase.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Rather than rely on simplistic caricature, Jude tells this story of Eastern European economic expansion, berserk nationalism, and the inability to create meaningful change with crushing relatability.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berserk
Adverb
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Third base coach Hector Borg frantically waved Lee home, and Lee kept his foot on the gas.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Employees were frantically readying the space to serve its first customers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Operating a food truck in Concord isn't likely to make anyone rich, but with the price of gas going ballistic, Ruben Hernandez was having a hard time even breaking even.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The American version is intended to defend the entire continental United States, as well as Alaska and Hawaii, against long-range ballistic and hypersonic missiles.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The Administration’s cowboy capture of the Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro, on January 3rd, prompted an airspace closure in the Caribbean, stranding many populations, none as humbled as the American tourists, gone to the islands for rest and relaxation over the winter holiday.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Simmered in a smoky, buttery, extra-creamy sauce, this hearty chicken pasta supper is cowboy-approved.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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This is likely the reason why the aye-aye took a wildly different evolutionary route to its counterparts.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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But motivations diverge wildly at this stage of a season, making fixture difficulty tricky to assess.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The weapon, developed to deliver multiple nuclear warheads over great distances, has a mixed record in testing so far and was once planned to be fielded in 2020.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Russia’s Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation has announced the completion of manufacturing of the first RITM-200 reactor unit for the Leningrad nuclear icebreaker.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman are mismatched detectives on the hunt for a madman enacting crimes in the style of the seven deadly sins.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Congress must take a stand against a madman who publicly threatened to kill 93 million people.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Edge Spa, perched on the side of a precipice overlooking Alexander Creek, showcases ingredients grown or wild-harvested on site.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
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Most of the region's black walnuts are currently wild-foraged and sold by the pound at local hulling centers.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The membership warehouse club known for its food court with low prices and hot dog deals launched a new dessert earlier this month, the Caramel Churro Sundae.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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So was exuding pride, even behind a humble hot dog stand, which was how his great-uncle Pat got his start.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Berserk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berserk. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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