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
Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
El Salvador has been under a state of emergency since March 2022, following a deadly rampage by powerful street gangs.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
Erasing Tibetan Culture: In Tibet, the Chinese government is placing children in boarding schools in a drive to assimilate them into the national mainstream and mold them into loyal citizens.
Terror in a Paradise: Islamic State militants have rampaged across northern Mozambique for years.
—Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Daly slough went on its seasonal rampage the first of the week with the thaw that began Saturday.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
El Salvador has been under a state of emergency since March 2022, following a deadly rampage by powerful street gangs.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
Steve Spagnuolo, the Chiefs defensive coordinator charged with slowing the running back who rushed for 2,005 yards in the regular season and is rampaging through the playoffs, understands the challenge.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
Erasing Tibetan Culture: In Tibet, the Chinese government is placing children in boarding schools in a drive to assimilate them into the national mainstream and mold them into loyal citizens.
Terror in a Paradise: Islamic State militants have rampaged across northern Mozambique for years.
—Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampage
Noun
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Patrick Reed drained a hole-in-one at the 'Watering Hole,' which sent fans into a frenzy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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That froze the clock at 6:06 and sent the Bell Centre into a frenzy.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the unspeakably indulgent more-than-two-hour lead-up to this moment, Tykwer has given each of his characters both an escapist musical number and a chance to rant and scream their lungs out.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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And while posts regarding his actions are definitely relevant, a post just ranting about him is not.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Thomas Kienzle | Afp | Getty Images Graham’s comments come as debate rages over the substance of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which Trump announced last week, and what a deal could entail.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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Lululemon Scuba Oversized Side-Slit Hoodie $118 $69 at Lululemon According to my teenager, this oversized Scuba hoodie is all the rage at school for one specific reason: the prominent Lululemon logo on the hood, which is the star of the show.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As for pizza, Yelp reviewers raved about the Margherita pizza.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Feb. 2025
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In September 2023, Travis Kelce raved to PEOPLE about his love for Ted Lasso.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Three generations later, their grandchildren are carrying on that legacy.—
Melissa Adan,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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There’s potential — through Tranquill — for her husband’s legacy to carry on.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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The good vibes that swept through Red Sox spring training camp, and across Red Sox Nation fandom last week with the blockbuster free agent signing of longtime Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, suddenly took on a sour taste Monday.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Then the whole thing took on even more urgency when Cale Makar missed a practice due to illness.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The hotel has a large main pool and a steaming hot tub, lovely lawns where guests can put their feet up and enjoy a glass of wine, a gurgling fountain, and, of course, a chicken coop.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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Dumpling Week Friday-Feb. 15 Dozens of restaurants participate in this annual event celebrating dough stuffed with sweet and savory fillings, served steamed or fried.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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