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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
found her at home in a rage of scrubbing and cleaning in preparation for the rabbi's visit
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as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
boiling with rage at the waiter's insult, he demanded to see the manager
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as in craze
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
there was time when playing with Frisbees was all the rage
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as in dementia
archaic
a serious mental disorder that prevents one from living a safe and normal life
the king's last years were spent in a lonely rage
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as in to storm
to express one's anger usually violently
the series of bad calls prompted the coach to rage about the refereeing
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as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
still raging about his assistant's burnt pies, the pastry cook forgot to add the egg whites to his cake batter
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Recent Examples of rage
Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 June 2025
That was all the rage back then, and so many of those SPAC deals were busts.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 June 2025
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
The raging wildfires, including the two largest blazes in the East Palisades and Eaton neighborhoods, were estimated to cause more than $50 billion worth of destruction.
—Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 24 May 2025
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Noun
In the novel, Rusty’s wife Barbara murders his colleague Carolyn Polhemus in a jealous rage after learning Carolyn and Rusty were having an affair.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 June 2025
That was all the rage back then, and so many of those SPAC deals were busts.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 June 2025
Verb
The president began the day in 2020 with an angry social media message defending his decision to play golf during Memorial Day weekend while the COVID-19 pandemic was raging out of control.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
The raging wildfires, including the two largest blazes in the East Palisades and Eaton neighborhoods, were estimated to cause more than $50 billion worth of destruction.
—Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rage
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The shot sent Fenway Park into a frenzy and left the Yankees ruminating over a few calls that didn’t go their way in the top of the frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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For now, two trends in the market have emerged to keep the rental prices at a stable level: slowed rental demand and a recent construction frenzy.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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And so when something went wrong or something went against his wishes, why, there would be a display of anger.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Brown was also instructed to attend an anger management program and undergo a psychological/psychiatric evaluation.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Overall, Chen perceives the chicken and veggie burger craze as one bite out of larger societal shifts.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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Critics may have scoffed, but the movie, directed by Phil Karlson, was a hit with audiences caught up in the 1970s vigilante-film craze that included Death Wish, Dirty Harry and even Taxi Driver.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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Over the past 20 years, multisensory stimulation has been evaluated as a non-pharmacological intervention for people living with dementia and other persons with disabilities.—
Anne Ferguson,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Feline dementia, dental disease, or arthritis can also keep your kitty up at night.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The Denver Nuggets trailed by 11 with about four minutes left to start the Western Conference semis but stormed back at Paycom Center for a narrow win — the Thunder won that series in seven games.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Of course, there are his pardons for more than 1,500 people convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol in an effort to stop the transfer of power after Trump lost his reelection bid.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
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Some research suggests that steaming kale maximizes glucosinolates.7 Consume kale with some heart-healthy fat like extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil to assist in fat-soluble vitamin absorption.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
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It’s smoked duck, steaming in beautiful, pale, hinoki wooden boxes.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The public rift between Musk and Trump began in earnest with Musk's rampage against the president's domestic megabill.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
5 June 2025
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As the county’s deadliest mass shooting, the rampage also raised questions about whether Wagstaffe would seek to execute the man believed responsible for it.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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Editors’ Picks 36 Hours in Rome Living the Slop Life Image Some online commentators have expressed indignation about the online content, saying that the banter about a Catholic leader is offensive.—
Emma Bubola,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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As the film progresses, this wide-eyed curiosity shifts to righteous indignation, but these reactions are muddled by her feelings for Basem.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Rage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rage. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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