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to yield to mental or emotional stress
with her claustrophobia, it wouldn't take a day for her to wig out on a submarine
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wigged-out
Adjective
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Another camera captures staff realizing what was going on, frantic to stop the patient and to help.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026 -
The rally caps a frantic 24 hours.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The figures had cracked in many places and some of the statues revealed their complicated armature.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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This year, Miles cracked the top 20 all time in total assists.—
Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Malcolm may desperately want to keep his distance from his family, but the 40th wedding anniversary of his parents has a gravitational pull, putting everyone on a collision course, albeit a hysterical one.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Even under the most hysterical scenarios, the internet provides nowhere near those levels of carnage.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The singer added that when SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in April 2023, the toddler was distraught.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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One day after the Dodgers won the 1978 NLCS, Gilliam died, leaving Lopes distraught.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves got into a frenzied fight on Tuesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hurley’s frenzied courtside demeanor can turn fans off, but no one can doubt his passion for the game.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Paul Atreides in Dune, Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, Marty Mauser in Marty Supreme — these are all characters defined by otherworldly gifts, monomaniacal drive, and a cold-blooded disregard for the concerns of others.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Canty and Lally churn with monomaniacal might, spurring Lewis to play bold, declarative melodies that Piorg answers with force.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Except, in this case, cyber defenses have already melted down.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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So there was plenty to like about the Royals’ third straight victory after an 0-2 start … even after the bullpen melted down an 11-run lead to four in the final innings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that distracted driving was responsible for 3,275 traffic deaths in 2023.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Spending habits can also help determine a player’s level of maturity, revealing whether they’re disciplined or become distracted.—
Rob Maaddi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Wigged-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wigged-out. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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