1
as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
found her at home in a rage of scrubbing and cleaning in preparation for the rabbi's visit
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2
as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
boiling with rage at the waiter's insult, he demanded to see the manager
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3
as in craze
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
there was time when playing with Frisbees was all the rage
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as in dementia
archaic
a serious mental disorder that prevents one from living a safe and normal life
the king's last years were spent in a lonely rage
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1
as in to storm
to express one's anger usually violently
the series of bad calls prompted the coach to rage about the refereeing
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as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
still raging about his assistant's burnt pies, the pastry cook forgot to add the egg whites to his cake batter
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Recent Examples of rage
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Soccer docs are all the rage, ever since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney (sorry, Rob Mac) welcomed FX viewers to Wrexham in 2022.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 16 July 2025
The raging Blanco River bent mighty cypress and oak trees to its will.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
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Noun
Scaling up reinforcement learning (RL) is all the rage.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Soccer docs are all the rage, ever since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney (sorry, Rob Mac) welcomed FX viewers to Wrexham in 2022.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
Verb
People try to cross raging floodwaters Monday on Richmond Street in Plainfield, N.J.Brian Branch Price / Zuma Press
Heat warnings and fire risk
Nearly 70 million Americans are under extreme heat alerts Wednesday, and some areas could feel as hot as 105 degrees Fahrenheit with the heat index.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 16 July 2025
The raging Blanco River bent mighty cypress and oak trees to its will.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rage
Noun
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And things got off to an electric start when — less than three minutes into the game — Stewart scored from 4 yards out, launching the home crowd into a frenzy and one little girl into viral-video stardom.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 July 2025
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Worsening inflation poses a political challenge for Trump, who as a candidate promised to immediately lower costs, but instead has engaged in a whipsawed frenzy of tariffs that have jolted businesses and consumers.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Pressure to release more documents has built both from within Trump's base and from Democrats seizing on their anger.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Several hundred people turned out at the state Capitol with creative signs and chanting to express their anger at Trump and his policies.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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This simplicity and efficiency is a big part of the reason why rucking is the hottest new fitness craze.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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From classics to new crazes, here are the most popular spots to grab a quick and delicious chicken sandwich, according to Yelp.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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Globally, over 10 million cases of dementia are diagnosed each year, with Alzheimer’s contributing a large portion of the burden.—
Juergen Eckhardt,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The film is a part of the Mama Joe Project, which is spreading awareness on the challenges that can arise when caring for aging family members, especially when diseases like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia emerge.—
Zuri Primos
July 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
Verb
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In that way, camp couldn’t be more different than a year ago, before the Broncos stormed to a 10-7 mark and a playoff appearance and nearly doubled the general range of wins that bookmakers pegged them for.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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The relative said female family members who survived the massacre recalled how militants had stormed the family’s multi-story home early in the morning, prompting the residents to fight back in defense.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
Verb
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After the rice has steamed, fluff it gently with a fork to separate the grains.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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There are several ways to prepare peas, including boiling, roasting, sautéing, microwaving, air frying, or steaming.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In January 2015, John Lee, 29, killed three people, including his adoptive mother, and injured a fourth during a shooting rampage in Moscow.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 July 2025
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The police would arrest and release two suspects before finally arresting Danny Rolling, a Shreveport, La., native who would later confess to a triple homicide in his hometown and shooting his own father in the weeks before his Gainesville rampage.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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That indignation, those headlines, the praise for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s bravery and leadership cooling dramatically since those early days–in Europe and America.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In a matter of minutes seven women were united in indignation.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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“Rage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rage. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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