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noun

ˈfren-zē How to pronounce frenzy (audio)
Definition of frenzynext
as in rampage
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion in its frenzy to flee the danger, the crowd became uncontrollable, and a number of people were trampled to death

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frenzy

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verb

as in to craze
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 frenzy
Noun
Following in the footsteps of their 2023 collab (which sent the internet into a frenzy), the watchmaker and the Japanese motorsports brand have teamed up once more on a new Carrera Chronograph. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 July 2026 Yet, the frenzy in Atherton suggests that there’s still plenty of rich people willing to put down roots in the area. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Kansas City Royals infielder Nick Loftin sent Kauffman Stadium into a frenzy. — Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 How has your relationship to the media frenzy around your sister’s murder evolved? — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for frenzy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frenzy
  1. rampage
  2. craze
  3. rage
  4. bother
  5. fury
  6. distract
  7. hysteria
  8. disturb
Noun
  • Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14, and teachers Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Cristina Irimie, 53, were killed in the rampage, which sent shock waves through Winder, Georgia, a small town northeast of Atlanta.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • The ensemble eking out hope in the Terrordome includes Angela McBride (Suzette Llewellyn), a mother of two who goes on a violent rampage of justice-seeking after a gut-wrenching loss.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 July 2026
Definition of rampage
Verb
  • If the lenses are badly crazed, meaning marred by microscopic cracks in the lens surface, or moisture is trapped inside the housing, replacement is the better option.
    — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026
  • The story quickly captivated an American public already more space-crazed than usual, thanks to the recent success of Artemis II.
    — Govert Schilling, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • Foraging for common types of edible mushrooms is all the rage these days.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The rage Lyman felt during the police investigation and the criminal court process had inspired a political crusade.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rage
Verb
  • My summer dresses will sadly be retired in the coming weeks, but a denim midi skirt is the ideal swap on days when I can’t be bothered to wear jeans.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
  • While acknowledging a desire for the honor, Overeem states he's not overly bothered, having faced similar situations throughout his long career.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of bother
Noun
  • Europe, however, stands apart in its outright fury and action.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Mamdani announcement cracking down on tips sparks fury when internet notices one problem.
    — , FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of fury
Verb
  • Nathan, already distracted, gets paranoid that Coop and Joe are laughing at him.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Aria Bendix, health reporter Read All About It An armed bystander distracted a gunman who opened fire at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of distract
Noun
  • Health, hold-ins and Dallas Cowboys hysteria helped headline football’s grand return.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • On Tuesday, OutKick explained that the conversation around Caitlin Clark cannot shift toward basketball until the players and media members fueling the hysteria acknowledge their role in creating it.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of hysteria
Verb
  • Burke’s friends and acquaintances who spoke with Rolling Stone were similarly disturbed.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • China’s introduction of a common buying agency has disturbed what has been an evenly balanced relationship which has sometimes favored one side over the other, but which eventually finds equilibrium.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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