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as in extreme
being very far from the center of public opinion
soccer fans whose rabid enthusiasm makes them go berserk when their team wins
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as in angry
feeling or showing anger
he became rabid when the bank manager told him he would lose the family farm if he didn't pay the mortgage
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as in ferocious
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
rabid opposition expressed through turbulent protests
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as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity
the rabid witch hunts that occurred in Salem in 1692, when 150 people were accused of witchcraft and imprisoned
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Recent Examples of rabid
In October 2025, a rabid raccoon was captured inside a Baltimore middle school after getting in through an open door.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
The hype driving ticket prices is likely rooted in Knicks fans’ rabid loyalty to the team, as well as the fact that the Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, when the team lost to the Spurs 4-1.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Travis Knight, a rabid Masters of the Universe fan, and a filmmaker who was able to bring humor and heart to silent Transformer Bumblebee in his own standalone film, emerged as the top choice to direct.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
City Hall and the NYPD did their part, reversing a decision to keep rabid Knicks fans away from Madison Square Garden Wednesday night, and the Knicks did their part, sending those fans into a frenzy with a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
The hype driving ticket prices is likely rooted in Knicks fans’ rabid loyalty to the team, as well as the fact that the Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, when the team lost to the Spurs 4-1.
—
Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Travis Knight, a rabid Masters of the Universe fan, and a filmmaker who was able to bring humor and heart to silent Transformer Bumblebee in his own standalone film, emerged as the top choice to direct.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
City Hall and the NYPD did their part, reversing a decision to keep rabid Knicks fans away from Madison Square Garden Wednesday night, and the Knicks did their part, sending those fans into a frenzy with a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabid
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The extreme conditions are driven by a heat dome, a high pressure weather system that can trap heat for days, even weeks.
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That day in Redding, temperatures surged to 109 degrees, triggering an extreme heat warning for the area.
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Lee remembers her parents sending her to a friend’s house several blocks away when an angry mob showed up at her family’s home to protest Black residents moving into the Fort Worth neighborhood.
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According to the volunteer, Niemann got angry after NOT getting fire ant relief, kicked a white flag, kicked some sand, and then proceeded to launch his iron into the fescue area.
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So playing characters who were so ferocious and bold and confident and determined and all that helped me profoundly in my personal life.
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Your ferocious work ethic and absolutely unshakable moral fiber.
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Here’s a recap of this week’s frantic pace.
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McKenna's death gained national attention after her disappearance in the middle of the night set off a frantic search for the teenager.
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In a world of collapsing trust in public-facing institutions, voters say they are drawn by Reform’s promises of a radical change from the old Labour-Conservative Party duopoly.
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John Maynard Keynes dreamed of an end to work, and some of the most radical and visionary progressive utopias today involve envisioning an abundant society beyond the need for labor.
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Matt Riddle took the opportunity before an enraged Alex Hammerstone could make his mark.
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Pratt became enraged at the city’s leadership, accusing Bass of negligence.
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.
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Nolan seems to be striving for geographic realism interspersed with violent and fantastic episodes.
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Sam Sanders grew up in anger; his father, an alcoholic, would come home from work furious, Matt says, beating Sam with his belt.
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Seminole commissioners are furious that Lynx wants to hike costs for its mass transit service — even after the county ditched most of its bus routes last January due to a lack of riders.
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“Rabid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rabid. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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