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as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity
everyone worked at a furious pace in order to get the float ready for the parade
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as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
a furious hurricane virtually destroyed the seaside town
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as in angry
feeling or showing anger
a furious customer demanding to see the manager
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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
rioters went on a furious rampage, doing over $2,000,000 in damage
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Recent Examples of furious
In an era where player movement is furious as athletes pursue financial opportunities that are now available, Wilkinson said being happy in his surroundings is high on his list.
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Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Tennessee was down by 16 against Vanderbilt last time out, but forged a furious comeback behind Zakai Zeigler and Chaz Lanier.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Shauna, furious, leads a witch hunt into the woods to find him with Mari as guide.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The Raiders got down by as many as 16 points in the second half, but a furious rally fell just short as Burkburnett escaped with a 69-66 win in a Class 4A Division 1 bi-district game on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Denton Ryan High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Tennessee was down by 16 against Vanderbilt last time out, but forged a furious comeback behind Zakai Zeigler and Chaz Lanier.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Shauna, furious, leads a witch hunt into the woods to find him with Mari as guide.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The Raiders got down by as many as 16 points in the second half, but a furious rally fell just short as Burkburnett escaped with a 69-66 win in a Class 4A Division 1 bi-district game on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Denton Ryan High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furious
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Hearing this, a frantic and audibly panicked Cindy Anthony placed the now infamous call to the police.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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Last year was a stellar one for movies, but the Oscars banquet table can seat only so many contenders — bagging a nomination becomes a frantic game of musical chairs.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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The intense gravitational pull from the black hole rips the two stars apart, capturing one star into a close orbit around it, notes the center.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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This film transitions between moments of intense governmental and political drama, and moments of sympathetic, emotional anguish with the Hernandez family.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Trashing a guy’s car is nothing new among angry exes, but one Florida woman took it to an absurd level after having a little too much to drink, according to Florida investigators.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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One of her twisted arms is lopped off by an angry audience member and turns into a firehose of blood.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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That career has been highlighted by some of the most violent fights in MMA history.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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While confronting their violent history, a brutal bar fight and deadly feud reignites between Thomas, Ben, and the notorious Five Points Gang.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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While Nigerians are upset with economic conditions, most are not mad at Dangote.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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If someone is getting mad about it on social media, that’s not controversy.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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The tool is designed for people who do intensive knowledge work in areas like finance, science, policy, and engineering.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Because disability claims are done on paper and labor intensive, technology is not enough to solve the problem.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jones, still vigorous at seventy-two, moves through space with ferocious intent while conjuring stories from the past: early dance sensations, tense interactions with the legendary Ailey, and clashes with critics who tried to box him in as a Black artist.—
Shauna Lyon,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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Friction point: Community groups like the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and Franklin Park Defenders have been ferocious in opposing the revamp, questioning the cost, traffic and the loss of a public asset to a private interest.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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The bill has been met with both fierce opposition and staunch support from students, professors and community members across the state.—
Amanda McCard,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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With Zverev looking to cement his dominance, Alcaraz aiming for a repeat title, and Fritz eager to defend home soil, the competition will be fierce from day one.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Furious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furious. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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