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
Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
All-American sophomore Sarah Strong came into the second quarter on a rampage, putting up 10 unanswered points by herself in less than three minutes after ending the first with just two.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The attack was Canada’s deadliest rampage since 2020, when a gunman in Nova Scotia killed 13 people and set fires that left another nine dead.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Scientists have long suspected that active supermassive black holes can kill their own host galaxies, but new research suggests these cosmic titans are more like serial killers that can extend their murderous rampage across many light-years and destroy neighboring galaxies, too.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
After cops responded to the scene, Mrkulic continued his rampage, attacking and biting NYPD Officer Rutger Rivera.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
All-American sophomore Sarah Strong came into the second quarter on a rampage, putting up 10 unanswered points by herself in less than three minutes after ending the first with just two.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The attack was Canada’s deadliest rampage since 2020, when a gunman in Nova Scotia killed 13 people and set fires that left another nine dead.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Scientists have long suspected that active supermassive black holes can kill their own host galaxies, but new research suggests these cosmic titans are more like serial killers that can extend their murderous rampage across many light-years and destroy neighboring galaxies, too.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
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Massachusetts Democratic pols launched a Facebook frenzy on everything from campaigning for their jobs to the war with Iran to a legislative audit, a deliberate communications strategy to avoid tough questions by spinning their stories on social media.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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While Denton took a two-point lead late, Webb’s shot from behind the arc sent the Birdville crowd into a frenzy and his team back into the state semifinals.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In Watsonville, a Pajaro Valley school board member publicly ranted against the Jewish community, and at a Berkeley Unified school board meeting, a mother reporting Jewish slurs was mocked, and subsequently her job information was posted online, the suit states.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Out-of-work electrician Bart Ross, who had a long history of ranting against judges and lawyers, shot himself two days later during a traffic stop outside Milwaukee.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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This is Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, a gripping portrait of a young prince caught between action and inaction, grief and rage, truth and deception.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Large Graphic Prints In the 1950s and '60s, bold, patterned carpets—geometric designs, florals, and abstract prints—were all the rage.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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Since his 12-for-25, two-interception start against Texas in 2024 — oh, how long ago that feels — both Billy Napier’s and Sumrall’s staffs have raved about his improvement.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Former defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who also left the Dolphins amid the change from ex-coach Mike McDaniel to new coach Jeff Hafley, also raved about Goode defensively by season’s end.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For now, retailers who sell kratom products are simply carrying on until they’re investigated by county health inspectors.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Gavalas went to the location, and the bot carried on the fiction.—
Brittany Wallman
Updated March 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bob Fioretti is the only Republican seeking the nomination, almost assuredly earning him the chance to take on Democratic incumbent Kwame Raoul in November.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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These giant, South American perennials take on a tree shape and are festooned in long, hanging, trumpet-shape blooms that release a wonderful perfume in late afternoon.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Just presented to you like a steaming basket of biscuits.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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The dish is topped with a final wonton layer and a bit of chicken broth or water, then steamed in a steamer for about 25 minutes.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampage. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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