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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as in to rant
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Recent Examples of rampage
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Authorities in North Carolina on April 28 were investigating a shooting rampage on the campus of Elizabeth City State University that left one person dead and six injured.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
The best way for humans to survive has been to seal themselves off as best as possible from the rampaging hordes.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The rampage on April 15 at Wilmer-Hutchins High School injured four students, who were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities in Dallas said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Authorities in North Carolina on April 28 were investigating a shooting rampage on the campus of Elizabeth City State University that left one person dead and six injured.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
Using wet-behind-the-ears civilian young men to rampage through secure files and haul off personal confidential data is not good practice.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
The best way for humans to survive has been to seal themselves off as best as possible from the rampaging hordes.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
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In Game 1 alone, Haliburton hit a game-tying shot at the end of regulation, sending the New York crowd into a stunned frenzy.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The retailer has faced challenges in holding up its in-person business, despite becoming a mainstay of the meme stock frenzy in 2021.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Recounting being home with Ventura in April 2018, Morgan said Combs turned up unannounced and started ranting about Ventura cheating on him.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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Share in moderation There’s nothing wrong with ranting to a friend about something or bringing up a personal issue.—
Seraphina Seow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Diddy was accused of blowing up Kid Cudi’s car in a jealous rage Shortly after finding out about their relationship, Combs allegedly threatened to blow up Mescudi's car, as detailed in the lawsuit.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Haliburton, the star Indiana Pacers point guard, appeared to have missed the attempt that would pierce their hearts, turn their stomachs into mush and transform their minds into a cauldron of rage.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Reviewers raved about its flattering fit and versatile styling—wear the pieces together with gold accessories, or mix in basics like a white tee or denim jacket for more casual looks.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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Our experts always rave about these products too much.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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The Five Stripes will look to carry on that form against Orlando, but the Lions will not be taking this matchup lightly.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The audience was small, and for a portion of its run the show was carried on PBS—awkward, since its host was generally an opponent of government spending.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The event's unique take on nightlife has attendees like Jackson waking up on the weekend to pregame at 7:30 a.m. with their friends.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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More Banana Ball is in store at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday when the Savannah Bananas take on the Firefighters in front of another sellout crowd.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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It can be used as a sauce for grain bowls featuring brown rice, spelt, oats, or barley; over legumes such as chickpeas, peas, and beans; and on roasted or steamed vegetables such as fennel, sweet potatoes, or squash.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
31 May 2025
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This traditional preparation, symbolic of samurai culture, features two seabreams steamed and served facing each other, often gracing weddings and celebratory occasions.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampage. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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