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
Judy Berman, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
As a child in the late 1950s, Harry Dunning (Leon Rippy) was brutally attacked by his father, Frank Dunning (Josh Duhamel), who went on a violent rampage.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Stephen’s jealous rampage against Lucy, which often consumed their dysfunctional friend group, led the exes back into bed, convinced this time that things will be different.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Jan. 2026
Victims of and witnesses to the rampage expressed disappointment and concern following the ruling, with at least one questioning whether the decision was moral or just.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The Beauty delivers all of the above as early as its opening sequence, which sends a model played by Bella Hadid on a violent rampage through Paris.
—Judy Berman, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
As a child in the late 1950s, Harry Dunning (Leon Rippy) was brutally attacked by his father, Frank Dunning (Josh Duhamel), who went on a violent rampage.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Stephen’s jealous rampage against Lucy, which often consumed their dysfunctional friend group, led the exes back into bed, convinced this time that things will be different.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Jan. 2026
Victims of and witnesses to the rampage expressed disappointment and concern following the ruling, with at least one questioning whether the decision was moral or just.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
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This fact is why the tax- and fee-hike frenzy of the past year won’t ebb any time soon.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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In an age when polarized politics have whipped extremists into a frenzy and disagreeing with someone’s views justifies physical assault among fringe elements, the assault on Omar is a new abysmal milestone of societal degradation.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Brian Cox, who can rant and rave with the best of them, will tag in once Day-Lewis is aged out.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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On a phone call with Forbes in December, the founder of the $800 million (revenue) private company WeatherTech, David MacNeil, ranted about product labels.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tall Shaft Boots Knee-high boots were all the rage back in 2016, and the stylish trend happens to still be well-suited for winter travel this year—depending on your selection, that is.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The demonstration was marked by intense emotion, with rage, frustration and grief reflected in signs and chants calling for accountability and change.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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She’s raved about the Sunday Riley Good Genes Serum that retails for $85—and this budget-friendly pick is packed with many of the same ingredients.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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While chatting with Esquire for their March cover story, the Don't Be Dumb artist, 37, raved over his three children — sons Riot, 2, and RZA, 3½ and daughter Rocki, 4 months.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Honda has also generated a lot of buzz with its new CB1000F homage (below) to the beloved CB750F from the 1980s, and many of Harley-Davidson’s models carry on the looks and stance of models stretching back to the 1950s.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Over the weekend, business leaders offered a mix of responses after federal agents shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, revealing yet again how one of America’s most powerful cohorts is — publicly, at least — carrying on with business as usual.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Recently, Katie Holmes proved the hypothesis true, stepping out in a supremely elegant take on classic flats that's guaranteed to have a popularity surge come spring.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Once used as a form of punishment for prisoners, this kind of training has taken on many forms for more than a century.—
Outside,
Outside,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Transfer to a large plate, spreading out to keep from steaming.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Luz’s agency had scored the gillagers a dump truck, part of a citywide program encouraging poor Manileños to trade garbage for rice and instant noodles, but most scavenging was carried out by teams of boys and young men who scampered over steaming filth.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampage. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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