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
ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
But the Gunslinger’s murderous rampage is a symptom of a larger problem.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Weather forecasts suggested a blizzard that rampaged across the Midwest could meet another storm heading up from the southern coast, covering the area in snow on that Monday morning.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Prosecutors say the gunman, disguised as a police officer, began his rampage by shooting Hoffman and his wife, then stopped at the residences of two other lawmakers who weren't home.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
But the Gunslinger’s murderous rampage is a symptom of a larger problem.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The final season preview shows Antony Starr's Homelander seeking immortality and Karl Urban's Butcher rampaging to stop him.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Weather forecasts suggested a blizzard that rampaged across the Midwest could meet another storm heading up from the southern coast, covering the area in snow on that Monday morning.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
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The flight cuts come after the Federal Aviation Administration brought the hammer down on the flying frenzy at Chicago’s largest airport last month.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The musical, brimming over with Broadway in-jokes and phallic humor, doesn’t build so much as whip itself into a frenzy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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She has also been criticized for not raising her voice on Selection Sundays, as if a conference commissioner could rant and rave more teams in the Field of 68.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Santat’s illustrations begin with straightforward, muted sincerity and become brighter, busier, and more gleeful—filling every corner of the page—as Sharpson’s narrator becomes ever more unhinged, ranting about fish spies, fish disguises, and fish taking over the world.—
Elise Broach,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For one thing, when extremely evil people never seem to get their righteous and fiery comeuppance, my rage can curdle a bit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Hathaway’s Catwoman is one of her best takes on feminine rage, juggling a sense of righteousness and nihilism that might clang unconvincingly in the hands of a different performer.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Tamaki went on to open his own joint in 2018 in Tokyo, and acolytes have been raving about his creations ever since.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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While plenty of attendees rave about the Met Gala, others' reviews are far less glowing.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Their daughter, Veronica, has carried on their legacy.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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They were meant to be flying thousands of kilometers to find a mate and carry on their genetic line.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Thousands gathered at the former maximum security facility to see the Joliet Slammers take on the Gateway Grizzlies.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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In credit, anti-money laundering (AML), and fraud, errors are difficult to undo, demanding continuous monitoring as agents take on more ambitious tasks and their behavior shifts.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Regardless, steaming your clothes shouldn’t leave them damp.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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Ideal for reheating leftovers and frozen food, steaming food in the microwave, and at-a-glance food storage for easy grab and go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampage. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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