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
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
The 911 audio captured the chaos as people scrambled for cover inside and outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, where the rampage began.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
After cops responded to the scene, Mrkulic continued his rampage, attacking and biting NYPD Officer Rutger Rivera.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
All-American sophomore Sarah Strong came into the second quarter on a rampage, putting up 10 unanswered points by herself in less than three minutes after ending the first with just two.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
McCarthy’s rampage was about rooting out traitors.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
The 911 audio captured the chaos as people scrambled for cover inside and outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, where the rampage began.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
After cops responded to the scene, Mrkulic continued his rampage, attacking and biting NYPD Officer Rutger Rivera.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
All-American sophomore Sarah Strong came into the second quarter on a rampage, putting up 10 unanswered points by herself in less than three minutes after ending the first with just two.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
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Played on the show by Sarah Pidgeon, audiences on TikTok have gone into a frenzy with appreciations and tutorials showing how to style Besette staples like a white shirt, pencil skirt, and headband.—
Valentina Bottoni,
Vanity Fair,
13 Mar. 2026
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The whirling metal blades dominate the front yard with more frenzy movements than a four-year-old rushing to the bathroom.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Pity those, too, ranting about the impurity of his points.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hoover’s books inspire obsession, rage, devotion, the kind of energy that makes people purchase limited edition copies or declare themselves her biggest haters.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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The visionary who saved rage rap from eternal Carti pastiche?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shoppers rave that the square-toe bed is roomy and doesn’t cramp their feet.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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When, in 1941, Rodin performed in an evening of Shakespeare scenes, the émigré newspaper Aufbau raved that his Puck outdid Rooney’s.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, what keeps the 75-year-old inspired to carry on?—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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The talking heads series, which will cover culture, politics, tech, business, and faith, is set to be carried on platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and Rumble.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On-site restaurant Wanu is intimate and cozy, serving a take on local Afro-fusion cuisine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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And, although the pictures don’t replicate the movie itself, their tenor nonetheless ends up reflecting that of the set they were taken on.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Is steaming better than boiling eggs for deviled eggs?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Drain and rinse with cold water until cool to the touch and no longer steaming.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampage. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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