as in frantically
in a confused and reckless manner
the familiar scene in horror movies where everyone runs berserk as the monster destroys everything in sight
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Recent Examples of berserk
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Which, of course, drove the audience completely berserk.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2023
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
What followed was a moment of berserk that spiraled into this career-altering incident.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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Adjective
But that was before Watkins suffered a season-ending ACL tear and before UConn star Paige Bueckers went absolutely berserk, scoring 40 in the Sweet 16.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Which, of course, drove the audience completely berserk.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2023
Noun
Rather than rely on simplistic caricature, Jude tells this story of Eastern European economic expansion, berserk nationalism, and the inability to create meaningful change with crushing relatability.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
What followed was a moment of berserk that spiraled into this career-altering incident.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berserk
Adverb
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The politicians frown as their entourage of assistants frantically jot things in notebooks that seem like they’ll be filed away somewhere.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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Everyone’s frantically chasing metrics.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One night in 2011, a gunman fired seven shots that hit the White House; one struck ballistic glass on the Truman Balcony, where the Obamas often sat.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The missile defines the operational purpose of the ballistic submarine fleet by enabling long-duration stealth patrols and immediate strategic strike capabilities.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Over the years, J&J became known as a relaxed hangout near the city art museums and a popular stopover for cowboys during the Stock Show and Rodeo.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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Cobb Vanth The old-fashioned cowboy wore Boba Fett's armor and weapons as the marshal of Mos Pelgo on Tatooine and was an loyal ally of the Mando – until Cad Bane gunned him down in cold blood.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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Marvel postproduction is more intense — wildly exciting but super intense.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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But there is plenty of action happening on the Met Gala red carpet—where celebrities make bold fashion statements, sometimes wildly interpreting that year’s dress code and other times bringing along a prop.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Minor actinides, including neptunium, americium, and curium, are transuranic elements produced in nuclear fuel during reactor operation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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While stationed in Japan, Fryday helped coordinate disaster relief efforts after the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman are mismatched detectives on the hunt for a madman enacting crimes in the style of the seven deadly sins.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Congress must take a stand against a madman who publicly threatened to kill 93 million people.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Edge Spa, perched on the side of a precipice overlooking Alexander Creek, showcases ingredients grown or wild-harvested on site.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
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Most of the region's black walnuts are currently wild-foraged and sold by the pound at local hulling centers.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The membership warehouse club known for its food court with low prices and hot dog deals launched a new dessert earlier this month, the Caramel Churro Sundae.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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So was exuding pride, even behind a humble hot dog stand, which was how his great-uncle Pat got his start.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Berserk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berserk. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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