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
Max Saltman, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Nicole Connors, 52; Raleigh police officer Gabriel Torres, 29; Mary Marshall, 34; and Susan Karnatz, 49, also were killed in the rampage.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Austin Thompson, the North Carolina teenager convicted of killing his brother and four neighbors in a 2022 rampage, was sentenced on Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The worst mass shooting in the nation’s history was in 2020, when 51-year-old Gabriel Wortman shot and killed 22 people in a 13-hour rampage at multiple locations in Nova Scotia before being killed by police.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Three of the guns used in the rampage were smuggled illegally from Maine.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Nicole Connors, 52; Raleigh police officer Gabriel Torres, 29; Mary Marshall, 34; and Susan Karnatz, 49, also were killed in the rampage.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Austin Thompson, the North Carolina teenager convicted of killing his brother and four neighbors in a 2022 rampage, was sentenced on Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The worst mass shooting in the nation’s history was in 2020, when 51-year-old Gabriel Wortman shot and killed 22 people in a 13-hour rampage at multiple locations in Nova Scotia before being killed by police.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
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In these and recent Olympics, athletes have gone viral for amassing pins in the village with varying frenzy.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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Given Supermicro’s high-profile role in the AI build-out frenzy, the CFO also needs to have strategic relationships with analysts, investment banks, and market participants.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While others rant idealistically, Hackett keeps steering everything back to what will play with the affiliates and what the network can sell.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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For several minutes, Nathan ranted about the conditions in the jail.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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White terrazzo marble floors with cracks that are certainly well earned by the likes of dancing stilettos, dropped Champagne bottles, and jade macaws thrown in rage.—
Jason Sheeler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Derek had just killed a patient and channeled all his rage into a brutal fight.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Now, Riyadh hosts music concerts, desert raves, and a store where non-Muslims earning more than $159,000 a year are allowed to buy alcohol.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The coaching staff raved about his ability to compete at a high level.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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That’s the environment Close breeds, and intends to carry on after this season.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Authorities say no hazardous material was being carried on the train and that there is no public safety hazard.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That language sounds familiar to some lawyers who have taken on tobacco companies.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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This is a contemporary take on the traditional lamps that the Japanese place outside their homes, but also an ode to the original Tiffany lamp at the flagship Waldorf Astoria New York.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When in doubt, sauté or steam the vegetables before adding them to the muffin tin.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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It can also be used to wrap sandwiches or other items before heating to keep them secure, or for steaming proteins and vegetables, helping retain their moisture and nutrients.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampage. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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