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rampage

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verb

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Recent Examples of rampage
Noun
Released from captivity in the opening scene, Willie goes on a murderous rampage over the rest of the film, dancing and snickering after each of his shenanigans. Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025 Amid his social media rampage, Rob also accused Chyna of drug abuse, alcohol abuse and infidelity. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
As bird flu continues to rampage in dairy farms and poultry facilities around the country, the office tasked with coordinating the federal government's response to pandemic threats, including bird flu, has been sidelined by President Trump and sits nearly empty, according to CNN. Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025 The rampaging insect menaces America’s Arctic military outposts, part of a critical line of national defense, before heading south and meeting its end in New York City. Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rampage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
  • The contrast between the stillness of figures in the tie cockpit and the frenzy of Mon’s movement on the dance floor also emphasizes the emotional toll of the rebellion.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Gold prices just surged past $3,500 an ounce for the first time, with a perfect storm of stock market volatility, Fed policies, Trump’s tariffs, and trade war concerns sending the precious metal into a frenzy.
    Quartz Staff, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • That venue decision takes away the D.C. district court’s jurisdiction where Judge James E. Boasberg has been ranting about Trump.
    Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Zegler’s comments on Snow White didn’t help, and neither did her engagement with trolls ranting about a Latina in the title role.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • At the time, designer-label wool pencil skirts, sheer blouses, flares, furs and leather coats were all the rage, but with the launch of Dressbarn, Jaffe managed to offer her customers the latest in fashion, including designer looks, at much lower prices.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Seems like podcasts are all the rage these days, so what makes Tracy's any different?
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Reviewers rave about the Court backpack because there’s space for your laptop, AirPods, umbrella, water bottle, and more.
    Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
  • In a full review of the product, our writer raves about the results.
    Deanna Pai, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • And, while Robert E. Lee might have declined to resort to guerrilla warfare, many of his lieutenants carried on a program of suppression by terror.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Now, Solis carries on this tradition with her own child.
    Patrick Davis, NPR, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Jordan pulls double duty as gangster twins taking on vampires in 1930s Mississippi in director Ryan Coogler's musical horror mashup.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The Tigers will take on No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 4 Utah and No. 5 UCLA in the NCAA Championship Final in Fort Worth.
    Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The conventional exploits are paced with tasty visual surprises (a steaming roast chicken, a succulent pork chop).
    Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The eager anticipation was for a hot spot that’s steaming all day.
    Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025

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