as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
if history is any guide, this latest diet for losing weight is just another craze
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as in to frenzy
to cause to go insane or as if insane
horses crazed by the barn fire kicked out their stall doors as they tried to escape
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Recent Examples of craze
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
30 June 2026
Long before the current polka dot craze, Kate gave a royal co-sign to the playful pattern, stepping out in a black and white polka dot dress from Dolce & Gabbana.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Discovery Channel is getting in on the KPop Demon Hunters craze in a very unique way — a new Shark Week special starring two of the film’s actors.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Noun
Whatever made the discussions fall apart, Meta still wants to tap into the prediction market craze.
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Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
30 June 2026
Long before the current polka dot craze, Kate gave a royal co-sign to the playful pattern, stepping out in a black and white polka dot dress from Dolce & Gabbana.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Verb
In cities around the United States, Mexico and Canada, fan zones are popping up as a gathering place for the soccer-crazed and the soccer-curious to come and enjoy the Beautiful Game.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Discovery Channel is getting in on the KPop Demon Hunters craze in a very unique way — a new Shark Week special starring two of the film’s actors.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craze
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In January, a World Economic Forum report estimated that new technology, alongside other economic and demographic trends, will create 170 million roles and displace 92 million others by 2030.
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This trend, however, sparks concerns about a looming leadership crisis.
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For all the chatter about his choices in handbags, Haaland doesn’t seem remotely bothered.
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What bothers me is the foot-dragging, the spinning in circles, the slow degradation of these characters into annoying stereotypes.
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.
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Shop crochet ballet flats, peplum tops, capris, and more styles Rounick and Lewis say will be en vogue this summer, starting at just $8 on Amazon.
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The word currently in vogue might be AI or artificial intelligence, but the technology to look forward to is definitely quantum.
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He’s been known to blow up legislation, make surprise nominations, rage-post about sitting Republican lawmakers and retaliate by endorsing their primary opponents.
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Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion.
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Despite the crypto down market, Securitize is riding a wave of enthusiasm for tokenization as Wall Street increasingly experiments with blockchains.
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Neon wisely positioned itself as the exact right home for that enthusiasm with an inventive promotional tour that included, among other stops, a free gas giveaway.
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Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.
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This pretty jean skirt has a stretchy drawstring waistband and two deep front pockets that add a laidback touch to the midi style.
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“Craze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craze. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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