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as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
the frenzied scene at the mall in the final week before Christmas
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as in agitated
feeling overwhelming fear or worry
frenzied rescue workers searched through the snow, looking for more victims of the avalanche
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as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity
the frenzied pace of the first week of the new school year
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as in crazed
to cause to go insane or as if insane
local football fans who were frenzied by the fact that their team was going to the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of frenzied
Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Yet, rightly or wrongly, in the age of frenzied social media and demands for instantaneous results, time is a precious commodity in the game.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
But since 2020, there has been a frenzied effort by election conspiracy theorists to install MAGA loyalists and election deniers as workers at all levels of the electoral process.
—Tess Owen, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
The candidates are making a frenzied final push to get out the vote.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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The teams traded five goals between them in the first period — three coming within a frenzied three minutes.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Yet, rightly or wrongly, in the age of frenzied social media and demands for instantaneous results, time is a precious commodity in the game.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
But since 2020, there has been a frenzied effort by election conspiracy theorists to install MAGA loyalists and election deniers as workers at all levels of the electoral process.
—Tess Owen, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
The candidates are making a frenzied final push to get out the vote.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frenzied
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Universal Studios is apparently just as eager as Back to the Future fans for a fourth film — but director Robert Zemeckis isn’t as excited about the possibility.Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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The post-race altercation occurred once both drivers exited their vehicles, with Chandler Smith, visibly agitated, confronting Custer.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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In fan video of the moment, an agitated Farrell is seen lunging at Navarro and throwing a shoulder into his bandmate, then punching the shocked-looking guitarist in the chest before the men are separated and Farrell is dragged off stage.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2024
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Her dance, with disheveled hair, frantic eyes and red vermillion spread across her forehead, was truly chilling.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the calendar moves away from the frantic sports equinox, the NBA stands to gain more attention for its early season action with its annual trip to Mexico.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Stay up to date on all election news with our 2024 Election Day Live Blog. Michigan’s Senate race is one of a handful of heated battles for upper chamber seats this year, as Democrats hope to maintain control amid a challenging map.The Hill, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Royal Family’s social media channel released video in the aftermath of the protest, showing the king and queen embracing distraught residents.Atika Shubert, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Love even blooms for Emilia with a distraught widow (a wonderful Adriana Paz).Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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The videos, and the furious reaction from Trump supporters, illustrate two key facets of the US presidential campaign.Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Venus, reportedly furious, threatened to take them to court to seek full custody of the children.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Cucumber and aloe help soothe skin, while the fine mister ensures the makeup on your face doesn't get disturbed.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Its roots are disturbed and damaged, and the daily care and feeding the hydrangea received at the nursery ends.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
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In some cases that time-is-money calculation is given for figures like Taylor Swift, whose hectic schedules take them to a lot of places in not a lot of time.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Given the hectic pace of AI development, the version of Llama in question (13B) is far from cutting-edge.David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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