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
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
In November 2020, a man who had previously attempted to join the Islamic State carried out a rampage in Vienna, armed with an automatic rifle and a fake explosive vest, killing four people before being fatally shot by police.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
Reuters, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Photograph by Yuki Iwamura / Bloomberg / Getty Danielle Sassoon’s American Bravery
A conservative prosecutor in New York makes the first bold move against Donald Trump’s rampaging Presidency.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
After that early Heat surge, the Bucks promptly unleashed a 39-16 rampage and Miami never really recovered, ending on the wrong side of a blowout loss for the second time in a week, dropping below .500 (at 21-22) and finishing the night ninth in the East.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
In November 2020, a man who had previously attempted to join the Islamic State carried out a rampage in Vienna, armed with an automatic rifle and a fake explosive vest, killing four people before being fatally shot by police.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
He has either been acquitted or his sentences suspended in most cases, except for this one and another on charges of inciting supporters to rampage through military facilities to protest his arrest on May 9, 2023.
—Reuters, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Photograph by Yuki Iwamura / Bloomberg / Getty Danielle Sassoon’s American Bravery
A conservative prosecutor in New York makes the first bold move against Donald Trump’s rampaging Presidency.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
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Out March 11 on Hulu, Last Take recounts the fatal shooting of Hutchins with exclusive insights into the inner tragedy that occurred before the event transformed into a media frenzy.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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And though the wait isn’t over just yet, Rihanna — whose last studio album was 2016’s Anti, and who recently sent fans into a frenzy after she was spotted hitting the recording studio — assured listeners that her album will be anything but subpar.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Out-of-work electrician Bart Ross, who had a long history of ranting against judges and lawyers, shot himself two days later during a traffic stop outside Milwaukee.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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The man, whose face is covered by a ski mask and who appears to be wearing a Make America Great Again red baseball cap, can be seen in the video ranting and raving outside Masjid Nur Al-Islam, at 21 Church Ave.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Melanie does that beautifully, unraveling through rage.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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His parents fought repeatedly, and his father often used his fists on him to take out his rage, according to The Associated Press.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Dear Reader, don’t just take our word for it — customers rave about the Vorspack Clear Bag for its sturdy construction and comfortable design.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Panthers — players, coaches and front office included — have raved about Knight all season.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the meantime, aside from Ohio and another cancellation in Oklahoma City due to back injury, the tour has in fact not been ruined − carrying on as planned.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The card takes place at Arena CDMX and will be carried on ESPN2.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As part of the deal, the Commanders are taking on the remainder of Samuel's contract, and paying his full $17.55 million salary for the 2025 season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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By using clothing to appear rigid, the body is able to take on a machine-like quality, adding to the protective element of the garments.—
Glenys Johnson,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For fans who can’t get enough of Reacher, Prime Video is also steaming Tom Cruise’s Jack Reacher movies.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Before leaving, the installation team steamed out every wrinkle in her new shades.—
Maria Yagoda,
Curbed,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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