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
Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
This Abel Ferrara cult classic follows a mute seamstress who goes on a revenge rampage after being attacked twice in one day on the streets of New York.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Uh, in the event, he's been in it since 2001, he's been in every single Red Red Bull rampage.
—Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2025
An Amber Alert was launched in the immediate aftermath of the rampage.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This film is situated as a direct sequel to Halloween II, giving us a chance to check in with Laurie Strode 20 years after Michael Myers' first rampage.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
This Abel Ferrara cult classic follows a mute seamstress who goes on a revenge rampage after being attacked twice in one day on the streets of New York.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Uh, in the event, he's been in it since 2001, he's been in every single Red Red Bull rampage.
—Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2025
An Amber Alert was launched in the immediate aftermath of the rampage.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
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That cut New York’s lead to 2-1 and sent the Charlotte crowd into a frenzy, hoping for a tying score in the game’s final minutes.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Turns out, the frenzy was all over a bear (and sometimes, a cat).—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When someone is ranting and raving about you, ignore them.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cheung played a tape of Nicholson ranting and raving at the Kaiser facility in Irvine.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After pouring out all of Tallulah’s earthly possessions — loose cash, thongs, several vapes, Bubble Tape — Paulena takes the bag and flounces off, leaving Tallulah vibrating with rage and Maia quietly panicking.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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For some, that rage appears to be driven by a sense of injustice that the UK national broadcaster has been the victim of a right-wing plot.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One 4-foot-11 Amazon shopper even raved that the pants were the perfect length on their petite frame, proving that not all matching sets are made equal.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Only in 2025 did the cornerback start to receive some defensive snaps – most of his prior appearances had been on special teams – yet coaches and players have raved about his ability.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Still, the couple carries on, driven by their passion for organic agriculture and their love for the local community.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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People glanced over but mostly carried on with their meals.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In addition to two solo studio albums, the former Doll has starred in ABC's remake of Dirty Dancing and took on judging duties for The X Factor UK and The Masked Singer.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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For now, anyway, Turness’ deputy Jonathan Munro is taking on her job.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Acorn squash can be baked, roasted, or steamed for a tasty side dish.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Humidity often corrodes cables and steams camera lenses.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampage. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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