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as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
the frenzied scene at the mall in the final week before Christmas
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as in agitated
feeling overwhelming fear or worry
frenzied rescue workers searched through the snow, looking for more victims of the avalanche
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as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity
the frenzied pace of the first week of the new school year
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as in crazed
to cause to go insane or as if insane
local football fans who were frenzied by the fact that their team was going to the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of frenzied
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 9 June 2025
This opener had enough bumps, comebacks, frenzied rushes and hold-your-breath moments to suggest a great series is coming.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
The man accused of stabbing two people in a frenzied rush hour attack at Grand Central Station was angry over one of the victims accidentally stepping on his shoes, Manhattan prosecutors said — while the man’s lawyer insisted his client was attacked first.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
And talks are hitting a frenzied pace: Hawley is touting his win on compensation for workers exposed to radiation, while Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is celebrating getting billions for border security reimbursement in his state.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
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Mayer had a frenzied arrival at Fenway Park in between games of a doubleheader.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 9 June 2025
This opener had enough bumps, comebacks, frenzied rushes and hold-your-breath moments to suggest a great series is coming.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
The man accused of stabbing two people in a frenzied rush hour attack at Grand Central Station was angry over one of the victims accidentally stepping on his shoes, Manhattan prosecutors said — while the man’s lawyer insisted his client was attacked first.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
And talks are hitting a frenzied pace: Hawley is touting his win on compensation for workers exposed to radiation, while Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is celebrating getting billions for border security reimbursement in his state.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frenzied
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In the comment section, fans were excited to see an intimate piece of her life.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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According to recent research from the global consumer research platform, GWI, 60% of consumers are excited for the further development of AI tools.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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When officers arrived, Jones allegedly became more agitated and combative.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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Diana, the most glamorous and beautiful, married the Guinness brewery heir, had three children and then in a notorious scandal left her husband for Oswald Mosley, a notorious womanizer and fascist leader whose Black Shirts violently agitated for Nazi Germany as Britain prepared for war.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
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Keeping them leashed up with a comfortable harness may prevent a sudden chase after wildlife, which could in turn lead to a fall, a frantic search, or a wild animal attack.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
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Back in ‘96 in Vegas, after shots were fired, Knight — bleeding from his scalp — made a frantic U-turn and headed west at a high speed toward Las Vegas Boulevard.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Collin Morikawa still has not recovered his cool from his heated exchange with a reporter during his pre-tournament press conference.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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It was followed by Israel and Iran indulging in a heated military exchange, a subsequent but hitherto empty threat to close the Strait of Hormuz by Tehran, and a bombing by the U.S. of Iran’s nuclear facilities.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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When a chance encounter with a distraught stranger on a train goes horribly wrong, Jack Reacher (Ritchson) is drawn into a complex and deadly game that pits him against ruthless foes from the highest echelons of power.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Chuck was distraught, ranting on the Council floor about how unfair his premature ouster was.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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River had Gonzalo Montiel sent off at the death for a second yellow card as the match ended with Inter players running off the pitch showered by items from the stands and followed by a furious Marcos Acuna until he was restrained by team-mates.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
25 June 2025
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Employees, terrified and furious, call out to the agents.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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And with a hectic pace of life, human memory can only retain so much.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Saying Washington is in good spirits and communicating with the front office multiple times a day, the oldest manager in the major leagues at 73 will slow down his hectic schedule after undergoing a battery of medical exams over the past week.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
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