as in flood
a large group of animals or people moving together in a quick and disordered way
During the morning rush hour, the coffee shop gets hit with a stampede of customers.
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as in to dart
to move together in a quick and disordered manner and usually in a large group
At the sound of the lunch bell, all five hundred students in the building stampeded toward the cafeteria.
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Recent Examples of stampede
Rascal Kemble-Curry, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
At least 18 people have died in a stampede in India, according to multiple reports.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Clem Chambers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This episode specifically had a great match with CM Punk, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, where Reigns unexpectedly showed up and stampeded over everyone.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Conventional wisdom suggests that emergencies cause mass panic, leading to deadly stampedes.
—Rascal Kemble-Curry, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
At least 18 people have died in a stampede in India, according to multiple reports.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
Savvy investors in luxury will be the first to bolt for the exits, making LVMH one of the first buffaloes to stampede off the cliff.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This episode specifically had a great match with CM Punk, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, where Reigns unexpectedly showed up and stampeded over everyone.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stampede
Noun
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The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a flood warning in several North Texas counties, including Tarrant County, beginning Monday evening through Tuesday morning, when 1 to 3 inches of rain is forecast.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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That Noah and a handful of family members really could have sustained thousands of animals for months, floating above a global flood that drowned everyone else in the wicked world.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
Verb
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But rather than a joyful but tranquil parade down the stage during the commencement ceremony, what happened instead was a high-speed foot chase, as Al Arab sprinted across the stage, clutching his baby boy, with a university police officer darting behind him.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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Swallows inhabit some of these bluffs, darting after insects that flutter above the water.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Far removed from the green rush, Mura is helping the service businesses that maintain our buildings, hospitals and infrastructure operate faster and smarter.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The rush is also on to translate EV supremacy to other industries.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Even after hours of fast traveling, horseback riding, and slowly jogging from point A to point B, there were more quests to find, gear to loot, and havoc to wreak.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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According to police, he was arrested in connection with an assault reported on Oct. 6, 2022, on Old County Road where a 70-year-old woman was jogging when she was randomly attacked.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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The company has been grappling with a historic cyberattack, higher-than-expected medical costs and a torrent of public blowback after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The Big Picture Want to catch up on the recent torrent of news?—
Rebecca Dzombak,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In severe cases, a soy allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction that hinders breathing and can cause blood pressure to drop dangerously low, limiting blood flow to vital organs.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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An enhanced sense of flow was brought into the kitchen, where circulation paths were reconfigured and a large marble island was added.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
25 May 2025
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“Stampede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stampede. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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