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also maniac
as in psychotic
unable to think in a clear or sensible way
The show's maniacal villain has no method to his madness.
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Recent Examples of maniacal
Cregger’s confident direction and the maniacal commitment of the actor in that late-arrival role allow the comedy to co-exist with horrific violence and escalating suspense in a concluding stretch with a dash of Lord of the Flies.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
But also, the Big Ten’s maniacal College Football Playoff push and, of course, realignment.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Christopher McDonald also reprises his role as maniacal pro-golfer Shooter McGavin, while Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce and Sandler’s real-life wife and kids — Jackie, Sunny and Sadie — joined the cast.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 July 2025
But even as Black Sabbath soared to massive success, the other group members tired of Osbourne’s maniacal behavior and fired him in 1979.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
But also, the Big Ten’s maniacal College Football Playoff push and, of course, realignment.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Christopher McDonald also reprises his role as maniacal pro-golfer Shooter McGavin, while Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce and Sandler’s real-life wife and kids — Jackie, Sunny and Sadie — joined the cast.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 July 2025
But even as Black Sabbath soared to massive success, the other group members tired of Osbourne’s maniacal behavior and fired him in 1979.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maniacal
Adjective
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The man was treated with intravenous fluids and electrolytes, and was also put on anti-psychotic medication.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Research has shown long-term or heavy cannabis use can cause brain and mental health effects such as memory problems, psychotic disorders and psychosis, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, this particular squadron has a habit of driving their Handlers mad, as its leader, Shin, is known as the Undertaker.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Isaac, playing mad scientist Viktor Frankenstein, re-emerges after a three-year film absence, reminding Hollywood to put this guy in more movies.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Stines’ defense attorneys, Jeremy and Kerri Bartley, say the sheriff was insane at the time of the killing and want his full mental health report – which is currently sealed – released to the public.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Making straight men insane comes with the territory on one of TV’s most-talked about shows of the last five years (House of the Dragon continues to rack up toward 10 million viewers per ep).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Really crazy cool to hit all those objectives today.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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She was berated for being too boy crazy in her teens, then for being too single in her 30s.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Maniacal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maniacal. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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