1
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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2
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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3
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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1
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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2
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
Esther Kang, People.com, 26 June 2025
Beyonce rocked the house in New Orleans and reunited with Destiny’s Child on stage, creating all the rage not long before a power outage halted the second half of the Super Bowl.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
Disastrous flash floods from a raging central Texas river have killed at least 51 people, including 15 children.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
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Noun
In rage and disbelief, Gi-hun mourned the death of his friend and wailed with grief as masked soldiers apprehended him.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 26 June 2025
Beyonce rocked the house in New Orleans and reunited with Destiny’s Child on stage, creating all the rage not long before a power outage halted the second half of the Super Bowl.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
Verb
And just a few weeks ago, Musk raged over the bot accurately reporting that right-wing violence is more common and has killed more individuals than left-wing terror in recent years.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
Disastrous flash floods from a raging central Texas river have killed at least 51 people, including 15 children.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rage
Noun
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Another trait often ascribed to footballers is courage — the kind that enables them to put their head into a frenzy of flying boots, or take a decisive penalty when thousands are willing them to fail.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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That one came down to a late penalty and sent the French crowd into a frenzy.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Though Trump is backing away from Putin in public, he’s never specifically projected anger about the paused weapons for Ukraine.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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Music and song have changed the world in positive, enduring ways that fear, anger, and violence never have.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
8 July 2025
Noun
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And who could forget the Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote TikTok craze that had shoppers swiping the supermarket’s stock to later DIY with ribbons, embroidery, and Jane Birkin-esque adornments?—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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What started as a playful affirmation craze turned into a global conversation about mindset and the power of expectation.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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My father handled most of the issues but now suffers from dementia, so there are a lot of unknowns.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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But people with dementia do actually live in the moment.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Is it expected to storm over the weekend in Grand Rapids?—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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Just over 1 kilometer to the west on Hardware Lane – one of the city’s most popular areas for restaurants and nightlife – about 20 protesters stormed into an Israeli restaurant, chanting slogans, police said.—
Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
Verb
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They’re laid flat on racks, then steamed in the oven.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Acorn squash can be baked, roasted, or steamed for a tasty side dish.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The Facebook group admins point out that Papa Rodger is similar to the name of a hero in the incel community, Elliot Rodger, the 22-year-old who killed seven men and women near the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara, in a 2014 rampage that targeted a sorority house.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Shanes James, the man charged with killing six people in a 2023 shooting rampage that began in Bexar County and ended in Austin, has officially been deemed competent to stand trial.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
9 July 2025
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Claiming persecution becomes more believable when it is coupled with the righteous indignation of the wronged.—
Lubna Zeidan,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Some Trump allies have expressed skepticism — and at times outright indignation — at the idea of the U.S. involved in another conflict in the Middle East, while others have offered wholehearted support.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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“Rage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rage. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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