as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
shoppers running around in a delirium the day before Christmas
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Recent Examples of delirium
Amid the swirl of delirium and chaos following Everton’s 2-2 draw against Liverpool in February, one player embarked on an individual lap of honour.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Initial symptoms are similar to the flu before progressing to neurological symptoms like delirium, anxiety and hydrophobia (fear of water), as well as physical signs like seizures.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 24 July 2025
No sweating, fast heartbeat, fainting or feeling faint, breathing quickly, confusion or delirium, loss of consciousness and a high temperature.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The bond between Spike and his mother becomes the heart of the film, rendered more affecting by Isla’s delirium, which causes her constantly to confuse her son with her late father.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Initial symptoms are similar to the flu before progressing to neurological symptoms like delirium, anxiety and hydrophobia (fear of water), as well as physical signs like seizures.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 24 July 2025
No sweating, fast heartbeat, fainting or feeling faint, breathing quickly, confusion or delirium, loss of consciousness and a high temperature.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The bond between Spike and his mother becomes the heart of the film, rendered more affecting by Isla’s delirium, which causes her constantly to confuse her son with her late father.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delirium
Noun
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Marvel fans went into a frenzy.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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An extension of the Black Hole, Raider Nation gathers at this spot and turns it into a football frenzy on Sundays, or whenever the Raiders suit up.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara condemned the rampage and said the repeat offender endangered the public.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors say Hopson got angry because someone was dancing with his girlfriend at the party, pulled out a knife, and went on a bloody rampage that ended with four victims hospitalized — two of whom died.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Delirium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delirium. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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