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
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
The 911 audio captured the chaos as people scrambled for cover inside and outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, where the rampage began.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Chris Lehmann, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Trump’s approval ratings are at a new low after lawless, masked and militarized federal agents rampaged in the streets of Minneapolis, arresting immigrants and U.S. citizens alike, using warrantless searches and terrifying people in the Twin Cities — like a not-so-secret police force.
—Storer H. Rowley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
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Noun
McCarthy’s rampage was about rooting out traitors.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
The 911 audio captured the chaos as people scrambled for cover inside and outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, where the rampage began.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
In material terms, the Senate vote wouldn’t do much to slow down the rampaging ICE invasions, given the agency’s vast $85 billion annual budget; ICE continued its marauding national tour during last year’s record-long government shutdown after all.
—Chris Lehmann, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Trump’s approval ratings are at a new low after lawless, masked and militarized federal agents rampaged in the streets of Minneapolis, arresting immigrants and U.S. citizens alike, using warrantless searches and terrifying people in the Twin Cities — like a not-so-secret police force.
—Storer H. Rowley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
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Venezuela closed it out with a perfect bottom of the ninth, sending the pro-Venezuela crowd into a frenzy and some players into tears.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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With every alley-oop dunk the Bruins looked rested and sent the UCLA fans in the arena into a frenzy.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Pity those, too, ranting about the impurity of his points.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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This has become quite the rage since Posner’s book came out, almost twenty years ago.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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There were several moments like this throughout the show, as viewers took the opportunity to channel their own inner rage at people who have wronged them into Allen’s songwriting.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shoppers rave that the square-toe bed is roomy and doesn’t cramp their feet.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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When, in 1941, Rodin performed in an evening of Shakespeare scenes, the émigré newspaper Aufbau raved that his Puck outdid Rooney’s.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, what keeps the 75-year-old inspired to carry on?—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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The talking heads series, which will cover culture, politics, tech, business, and faith, is set to be carried on platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and Rumble.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Playing with Staal and Martinook, however, also means taking on tough assignments.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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At Philadelphia International Airport, some travelers questioned whether ICE agents would be equipped to take on airport security roles.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Is steaming better than boiling eggs for deviled eggs?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Drain and rinse with cold water until cool to the touch and no longer steaming.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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