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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
found her at home in a rage of scrubbing and cleaning in preparation for the rabbi's visit
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as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
boiling with rage at the waiter's insult, he demanded to see the manager
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as in craze
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
there was time when playing with Frisbees was all the rage
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as in dementia
archaic
a serious mental disorder that prevents one from living a safe and normal life
the king's last years were spent in a lonely rage
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as in to storm
to express one's anger usually violently
the series of bad calls prompted the coach to rage about the refereeing
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as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
still raging about his assistant's burnt pies, the pastry cook forgot to add the egg whites to his cake batter
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Recent Examples of rage
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Thanks to Mary Shelley’s telekinetic puppeteering of Ida/Penelope, the feminist rage that sets the story in motion generates exciting and spectacular events.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
In Kokomo, Indiana, a man named Darrell rages at his neighbor Trever, who has started a makeshift farm, livestock and all, in his grandmother’s yard.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The movie positions itself as being fueled by a righteous, volcanic rage, down to a story line about a character who has women’s tongues cut out to ensure their silence about his abuses.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Thanks to Mary Shelley’s telekinetic puppeteering of Ida/Penelope, the feminist rage that sets the story in motion generates exciting and spectacular events.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Local expat scenes and hot spots, because international competitions bring out the raging national pride in us all.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
In Kokomo, Indiana, a man named Darrell rages at his neighbor Trever, who has started a makeshift farm, livestock and all, in his grandmother’s yard.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
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Massachusetts Democratic pols launched a Facebook frenzy on everything from campaigning for their jobs to the war with Iran to a legislative audit, a deliberate communications strategy to avoid tough questions by spinning their stories on social media.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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While Denton took a two-point lead late, Webb’s shot from behind the arc sent the Birdville crowd into a frenzy and his team back into the state semifinals.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The incident sparked a firestorm of anger, much focussed on the BBC for not removing Davidson’s tic from its broadcast.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The North Austin school district is the latest in Texas contending with declining enrollment and fiscal challenges to discuss closing campuses, a strategy that’s led to community heartache and anger from families.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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As with the cold plunging craze, saunas increasingly serve as a kind of social lubricant, a place where people can find connection and a brief reprieve from their phones.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the first part of the two-episode finale, audiences are introduced to Bella (Emma Halleen), a perfectly normal high school student who watches as The Beauty craze sweeps through her world.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regular physical exercise can improve memory, reduce anxiety and depression and help reduce cognitive decline, such as dementia.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2026
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The role of inflammation While cardiovascular health has the most supporting data, large-scale studies have also linked sauna use to lower rates of respiratory illness and even some neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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While many families are discussing plans to move out of the state should the legislative proposals pass, others are organizing letter-writing campaigns, submitting testimony and gathering support to storm the Capitol in opposition.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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With less than five seconds remaining in regulation, King and teammate George Natsvlishvili stormed up the court in hopes of a buzzer-beating shot.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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But portioning the layered dish into individual servings before cooking and steaming it on the stovetop?—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the different pockets and components formed by the bone structure help steam the meat to keep it juicy.—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Police and firefighters failed to respond during the rampage, prompting furious residents to demand why no one helped them.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The scream, the hiss, the explosion — not a monster’s rampage.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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When one’s sense of basic fairness is violated, indignation runs high.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The other parents joined them, one or two echoing the incredulity, a mixture of fake consternation, mild indignation, and real pride.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Rage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rage. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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