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
Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Belanger was a World War II veteran who fought with ordinary distinction against a fascist German regime rampaging across Europe — one that launched its reign of terror with the 1933 burning of a homosexual’s library on a Berlin public square.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 11 July 2025
Shanes James, the man charged with killing six people in a 2023 shooting rampage that began in Bexar County and ended in Austin, has officially been deemed competent to stand trial.
—Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
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Noun
Hindus, enraged by the display, began rampaging and attacking Muslims across the state.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Belanger was a World War II veteran who fought with ordinary distinction against a fascist German regime rampaging across Europe — one that launched its reign of terror with the 1933 burning of a homosexual’s library on a Berlin public square.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Verb
The Facebook group admins point out that Papa Rodger is similar to the name of a hero in the incel community, Elliot Rodger, the 22-year-old who killed seven men and women near the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara, in a 2014 rampage that targeted a sorority house.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 11 July 2025
Shanes James, the man charged with killing six people in a 2023 shooting rampage that began in Bexar County and ended in Austin, has officially been deemed competent to stand trial.
—Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
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The movie that started the Skywalker saga and arguably created Hollywood’s franchise frenzy is flying back into theaters.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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It's been a little over a week since Sydney Sweeney's new ads for the American Eagle brand set the internet into a frenzy, and now the brand is speaking its piece.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the movie’s trailer, Offerman can be seen training with firearms and ranting about systemic oppression as Jerry.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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The slightest noise from the children could propel him from the room, ranting.—
Noah Hawley,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Tommy Jeans Cotton Linen Blend Shorts Shorts with longer inseams are all the rage this summer, so this breathable pair with an elastic waistband will be perfectly on-trend for all your upcoming travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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Ironically, Garcia channeled the rage into results.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The new Patriots center raved about Maye’s maturity and approach after Friday’s training camp practice.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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Fans rave about the Wawa Summertime Hoagiefest, which offers $6 and under hoagies, clubs, burgers, quesadillas and breakfast hoagies for a limited time.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
Verb
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But more so just to get that first one done, so that the progression can carry on, that’s the most exciting thing.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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In the years since her death, Winehouse's legacy has been carried on through documentaries, a biography, a foundation and, most recently, a biopic.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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This week’s episode begins with Antle giving his take on Varad Mehta’s article, Endangering Article III: The Supreme Court may not have done enough to prevent a reckoning.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
23 July 2025
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Mango Margarita With Cuervo Reposado Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this lusciously smooth take on the classic margarita, capturing the essence of summer in every sip.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The main difference in cooking methods is that traditional poaching boils the egg while an egg poacher steams it.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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But yes, there are options to steaming and standing in line for a ride.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampage. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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