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a crazy idea
an insane idea
a wild idea
an outrageous idea
a ludicrous idea
a crazy world
a bizarre world
a messed-up world
a weird world
a strange world
a ridiculous world
a crazy dream
a weird dream
an incredible dream
a wacky dream
a freaky dream
an extraordinary dream
a crazy story
an insane story
a bizarre story
a wacky story
an epic story
a strange story

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Recent Examples of crazy
Adjective
With Eric concussed and not thinking clearly, Andrew is the only grown-up in the room who seems to have his head screwed on straight, representing the perspective of the audience: These people are crazy. Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023 Go crazy with guacamole, too, because avocados are at a bargain. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 30 Jan. 2023
Noun
The Crimson Tide’s student section under first-year coach Nate Oats doesn’t have a catchy new nickname yet, but the hardhat wearing Crimson crazies showed up in force for the home team’s gritty 77-74 victory against Kansas State. Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 28 Jan. 2020 Please don’t engage with the crazies in the comments. Christina Oehler, Health.com, 15 Nov. 2019 See All Example Sentences for crazy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crazy
Adjective
  • Sinner won a bizarre semifinal in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban, while Alcaraz triumphed in a sloppy duel.
    Sam Settleman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • Known for its deluge of gruesome deaths that just get more bizarre with each iteration, Final Destination is now returning for a sixth movie.
    Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.
    Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • Not just on the training pitch but in the dorm rooms, talking about the future and giggling at stupid jokes.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • President Donald Trump said only stupid people would refuse a $400 million gift.
    Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • While fans are excited for their own team's schedule, every NFL game, especially prime-time ones, is a must-see.
    Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
  • The nerves turned into excited butterflies as my wave kicked off.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Just a weird observation about the oscillator that is worth pointing out.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 May 2025
  • His monsters are inventive and weird — and almost endlessly memeable.
    Sam Thielman, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Bread crumbs • Props to the hair, makeup, and costuming departments for differentiating Kiki’s Simone from pre-Michaela Simone, who showed up to the island with a scraggly ponytail, a gray button-down, uneven skin, and scrawled tattoos.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
  • Read Next Boise & Garden City Boise River Greenbelt biker dies from head injuries after crashing on uneven pathway September 6, 2024 4:00 AM This story was originally published September 24, 2024 at 4:00 AM.
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Long-time nemesis Brad Marchand scored the winner for the Panthers on a twisted wrister that banked off Rielly before zipping past goalie Joseph Woll.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • The lustful reggaeton-bachata song about a twisted love affair would shock fans upon its release in the spring of 2005.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • There, Neto and Rafael — revolutionaries and lovers — are separated by the Salvadoran conflict.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
  • The film centers on the young Syrian revolutionaries who rebel against the regime of then-Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s and create an secret underground library with thousands of books buried under the ruins.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 May 2025

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“Crazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crazy. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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