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
Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
An unusually large wildfire rampaged through southeast Miami-Dade this week.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Johnny Dodd, People.com, 9 June 2025
In 2021, when a gunman killed 10 people during a rampage at a supermarket.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Noun
The police refused to arrest the perpetrator, and dozens of Black and white people were killed in the ensuing violence, which saw white mobs rampaging through Black neighborhoods.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
An unusually large wildfire rampaged through southeast Miami-Dade this week.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
For much of the previous day, the city had been on edge after Nichols overpowered a sheriff’s deputy at the Fulton County courthouse and went on a rampage — killing judge Rowland Barnes, 64; court reporter Julie Brandau, 46; deputy Hoyt Teasley, 43; and 40-year-old off-duty ICE agent David Wilhelm.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 9 June 2025
In 2021, when a gunman killed 10 people during a rampage at a supermarket.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
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With Bush at the helm, fingers flying up and down the neck of his mandolin, the 73-year-old stirred the crowd into a frenzy.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Bradley, playing in front of his home crowd, sent the place into a frenzy.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Skinheads in Doc Martens with their Hitler salutes, Orthodox mystics ranting about a greater Mother Russia.—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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According to The Guardian, more disturbing videos emerged, from Ford allegedly staggering around a room and ranting about killing someone to him calling the city police chief a derogatory name and attempting a Jamaican accent.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Emotionally intelligent people don't unleash their rage like this.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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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
Verb
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The Elite 11 coaches raved about his performance in Thursday’s 7-on-7 competition.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Diners rave over the sour cabbage fish hot pot—hearty, tangy, and loaded with fish, tofu, and vegetables.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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There’s no English accent to guide you—no narration at all, except the soft honking of the geese, somehow carrying on amid it all.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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But the freed men and women has tasted just enough freedom to carry on their fight for justice and equality.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Summitt’s fearless approach — taking on anyone, anywhere — kept Tennessee in the spotlight, with Parker as the undisputed headliner.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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When your lover is also your best friend, your relationship takes on new meaning.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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The situation was on the minds of many who cheered when the Ford steamed from its pier in Norfolk, with tugboats hugging the carrier's hull and sailors lining the sprawling deck in their dress-white uniforms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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History trickled into the bitterness between the two sides and left Roberts still steaming even after the Dodgers’ 8-6 win.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampage. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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