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noun

ˈfren-zē How to pronounce frenzy (audio)
Definition of frenzynext
as in rampage
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion in its frenzy to flee the danger, the crowd became uncontrollable, and a number of people were trampled to death

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frenzy

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verb

as in to craze
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 frenzy
Noun
Test your knowledge of fast-food frenzy, campaign controversy and more in this week's American Culture Quiz. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 That puts the target on AI stocks, which soared for years in the frenzy around the technology. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 More recently, since late 2022, when the release of ChatGPT triggered a frenzy around the AI buildout, an investor in large-cap growth stocks would have netted a cumulative return of more than 98%, measured by the Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) . — Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 In it, Spencer criticized the media frenzy that surrounded the late princess. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frenzy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frenzy
  1. rampage
  2. craze
  3. rage
  4. bother
  5. fury
  6. distract
  7. hysteria
  8. disturb
Noun
  • The rampage-causing Godzilla is bigger than ever this time and heads to New York City for a global action epic.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
  • And, of course, there won’t be many people who want to defend someone in that position — or, indeed, listen to any hard-luck stories — now the details have been outlined in court about his motorway rampage.
    — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of rampage
Verb
  • But these expensive treat crazes typically spark outrage and skepticism.
    — Owen Carry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
  • She’s crazed, not with the role but the artifice of the role.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • Despite, or rather alongside Kramer’s rage, there’s audible affection between them.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Min said he is filled with rage toward his brother-in-law, Walker, for allegedly killing his sister.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of rage
Verb
  • After all, casinos don’t bother to make distinctions, labeling all winning systems as criminal.
    — Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Still bothered by nagging arm and knee issues, Ohtani batted second behind Betts.
    — Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of bother
Noun
  • In the midst of her fury and rage, Fatiha prays for her father’s safe return.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news The rocker, wearing a cap and aviator glasses, was joined with a full band and backing vocalists for a protest song that drips in fury and anger.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of fury
Verb
  • His philosophy posits that nature should be the focus of any space, and this is true—trappings frame and do not distract from the views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Those moments shouldn't distract from the fact that Las Vegas looked every bit as good as the Chiefs for most of the game, and at certain points, better.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of distract
Noun
  • Russell turned the story into an extravagant examination of religious hysteria and political power, with stark white sets by Derek Jarman and an avant-garde score by Peter Maxwell Davies.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Any team that works out Kaepernick invites an immediate circus of scrutiny and racial hysteria.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of hysteria
Verb
  • If anything, the University of Toronto researchers discovered, we humans are the ones disturbing our dogs’ sleep.
    — Gina Vivinetto, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The disembodied emcee voice for the performance only asks that flash not be used, and that any photography or videography not disturb surrounding attendees.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of disturb

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“Frenzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frenzy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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