as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
some crazy guy went on a rampage in the public library and started grabbing books off the shelves and tossing them around
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Recent Examples of rampage
Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Amid his social media rampage, Rob also accused Chyna of drug abuse, alcohol abuse and infidelity.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Tim Ellis, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
As bird flu continues to rampage in dairy farms and poultry facilities around the country, the office tasked with coordinating the federal government's response to pandemic threats, including bird flu, has been sidelined by President Trump and sits nearly empty, according to CNN.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Released from captivity in the opening scene, Willie goes on a murderous rampage over the rest of the film, dancing and snickering after each of his shenanigans.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Amid his social media rampage, Rob also accused Chyna of drug abuse, alcohol abuse and infidelity.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
India is the rampaging elephant in Pakistan’s room.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
As bird flu continues to rampage in dairy farms and poultry facilities around the country, the office tasked with coordinating the federal government's response to pandemic threats, including bird flu, has been sidelined by President Trump and sits nearly empty, according to CNN.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
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The contrast between the stillness of figures in the tie cockpit and the frenzy of Mon’s movement on the dance floor also emphasizes the emotional toll of the rebellion.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Gold prices just surged past $3,500 an ounce for the first time, with a perfect storm of stock market volatility, Fed policies, Trump’s tariffs, and trade war concerns sending the precious metal into a frenzy.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
22 Apr. 2025
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Viewers have also been ranting and raving about the film, with many stuck on one scene in particular that tells the deep rooted journey of Black music through scenery.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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That venue decision takes away the D.C. district court’s jurisdiction where Judge James E. Boasberg has been ranting about Trump.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors allege that Read, 45, deliberately hit O’Keefe with her SUV in a drunken rage and left him to die in the snow in January 2022.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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If Episode 2 was the depiction of fire and uncontrollable rage — with Tommy flaming down an unrelenting monster known as a bloater, and Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) torturing and killing Joel — Episode 3 is the opposite.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Reviewers rave about the Court backpack because there’s space for your laptop, AirPods, umbrella, water bottle, and more.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a full review of the product, our writer raves about the results.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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And, while Robert E. Lee might have declined to resort to guerrilla warfare, many of his lieutenants carried on a program of suppression by terror.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Now, Solis carries on this tradition with her own child.—
Patrick Davis,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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The pledge was popular, also being taken on by his opponent Kamala Harris.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Related article Vietnam War Fast Facts Landing on the roof, the Sea Knight took on another stream of evacuees – and no Ambassador Martin.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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The conventional exploits are paced with tasty visual surprises (a steaming roast chicken, a succulent pork chop).—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 Apr. 2025
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The eager anticipation was for a hot spot that’s steaming all day.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampage. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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