as in frantically
in a confused and reckless manner
the familiar scene in horror movies where everyone runs berserk as the monster destroys everything in sight
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Recent Examples of berserk
Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2023
Dude started another fight, but this was even more berserk than the first.
—Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
Michael O'Sullivan, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023
There’s no evidence to suggest that the bear went berserk after overdosing, as the trailer, which went viral in December, shows.
—Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023
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Adverb
The bounce is outrageous, the handclaps are berserk, and Myaap is as restless as ever, even rapping through the soaring chorus when most would just use it as a breather.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2023
Dude started another fight, but this was even more berserk than the first.
—Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
Adjective
There’s no evidence to suggest that the bear went berserk after overdosing, as the trailer, which went viral in December, shows.
—Michael O'Sullivan, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023
There’s no evidence to suggest that the bear went berserk after overdosing, as the trailer, which went viral in December, shows.
—Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berserk
Adverb
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As such, frantically searching for the best stretch-mark creams for pregnancy is a rite of passage for many mothers-to-be.—
Erin Bunch,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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Like any worried parent, Green said his mom was frantically checking his location at all times of the day — even with a nine-hour time difference.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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These improvements will enhance communication, provide state of the art technology and provide upgrades to ballistic glass and physical security.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
10 July 2025
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The movie has pummeling battles, giant plushy troll monsters, characters hurtling through space, and a general air of ballistic wizardry.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Silverlake Cowboy The style dubbed Silverlake Cowboy blends together the modern hipster and a traditional cowboy aesthetic.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Want a swoony cowboy romance or a short, speedy book?—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
Adverb
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The range of TVs included in the promotion includes everything from LG’s wildly popular G5 and C5 OLED TV series through to its latest QNED LCD TVs and even its esoteric 77-inch T4 transparent OLED model.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Tyler Perry may be best known for creating and starring in the wildly popular Madea franchise, but his impact on Hollywood stretches far beyond the wig and glasses.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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This new version understands the overall assignment: bring back a few familiar faces; reintroduce your resident homicidal maniac hellbent on revenge; gather an insanely photogenic cast and kill most of them.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 July 2025
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Based on Roth’s fictitious trailer of the same name that appeared in Grindhouse (2007), Thanksgiving takes place in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where a masked maniac terrorizes the residents one year after a Black Friday riot ended in tragedy.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Noun
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All do so, apart from the titular madman, who has a mysterious reason to stay behind.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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But to equate that with the actions of an evil madman betrays a shocking and sad ignorance of history.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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All of it wild-caught.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
orlandosentinel.com,
14 Aug. 2020
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Our first stop is in a wild-looking stretch 200 yards south of the railroad tracks and State Street.—
Paul A. Smith,
Journal Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The terms of the agreement are monitored by the U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency – which Iran has already suspended cooperation with following U.S. and Israeli strikes against its nuclear program last month.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Is that going to make a measurable difference in the North Korean nuclear program?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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“Berserk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berserk. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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