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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as in to rant
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Recent Examples of rampage
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 May 2025
The probes said Byrd acted in self-defense and credited him with helping to protect lawmakers during the chaotic rampage by rioters including Babbitt, who was not armed.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 May 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Using wet-behind-the-ears civilian young men to rampage through secure files and haul off personal confidential data is not good practice.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Aniston, now 56, played a girl trying to stop his murderous rampage after his gold coins were stolen.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 May 2025
The probes said Byrd acted in self-defense and credited him with helping to protect lawmakers during the chaotic rampage by rioters including Babbitt, who was not armed.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 May 2025
Verb
Don’t let the name fool you: Apple TV+’s new science-fiction series Murderbot isn’t actually about a rampaging robot killing everything in sight, though Alexander Skarsgard’s SecUnit certainly ponders the idea from time to time.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Using wet-behind-the-ears civilian young men to rampage through secure files and haul off personal confidential data is not good practice.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
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In Game 1 alone, Haliburton hit a game-tying shot at the end of regulation, sending the New York crowd into a stunned frenzy.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The present crypto frenzy is sucking up all of the financial oxygen.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Among other things, Buster is shown doing cocaine and ranting about a barkeeper who refused to waive his beer tab.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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In real life, the problematic rapper has a storied history with SNL after having both ranted about and praised the show while appearing as a musical guest.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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For Karen’s author, such rage was a real departure.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2025
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Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza rage on, the U.S. national debt grows, and President Donald Trump’s trade policies continue to jolt adversaries and allies alike.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Pacino’s The Ritual — which opened in theaters on Friday — has critics not raving, but ripping the celebrated actor’s exorcism film.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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But what really stands out is the fabric—it’s made from 100 percent polyester microfiber that’s brushed on both sides, giving it that buttery-soft feel shoppers can’t stop raving about.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
Verb
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And a few miles to the south, Debnam is carrying on the Thomas tradition.—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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The two carry on, eventually falling into a water fountain with only the pink Ranger emerging — revealing that their baby was a girl.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The Oklahoma City Thunder will be taking on the Indiana Pacers, offering a different feeling to the NBA Finals for the first time in years.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Upcoming Sarah Snook-starring thriller series All Her Fault and Lena Dunham rom-com show Too Much, as well as a planned TV take on Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds got big shout-outs during SXSW London on Thursday.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
Verb
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It can be used as a sauce for grain bowls featuring brown rice, spelt, oats, or barley; over legumes such as chickpeas, peas, and beans; and on roasted or steamed vegetables such as fennel, sweet potatoes, or squash.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
31 May 2025
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This traditional preparation, symbolic of samurai culture, features two seabreams steamed and served facing each other, often gracing weddings and celebratory occasions.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampage. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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