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
Brian Brant, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Prior to the stampede, the festival saw a brief but large fire, which was quickly extinguished.
—Kyra Colah, Fox News, 8 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
The North Macedonian government said that 59 people were killed and over 150 others were injured as a result of the fire and resulting stampede, which was likely ignited by sparks from the pyrotechnics.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Prior to the stampede, the festival saw a brief but large fire, which was quickly extinguished.
—Kyra Colah, Fox News, 8 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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The suspicious man turned around and ran around the plane before darting to an exit door on the opposite side of the aircraft.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Eventually, Valerie started showing up, grabbing food before darting back out again.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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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 boat’s prow grated on the shore and Larry hauled it up among the rushes beside a battered skiff.—
Ted Janes,
Outdoor Life,
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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This newfound freedom could unlock a torrent of human potential: Innovation and creativity: With basic needs met, individuals would be free to pursue education, engage in creative endeavors, or launch entrepreneurial ventures that could benefit society in unforeseen ways.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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English-language creators have also puked out a torrent of AI musical erotica, but nothing that plays on a piece of cultural heritage that’s been memed to oblivion as much as A Midsummer Night’s Lewd Dream.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Russian crude shipments declined by 170,000 barrels per day in May, bringing total flows to a daily average of 3.24 million.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Understanding how blood flow reduces pain Applying cold to a specific area of soreness narrows the blood vessels, restricting the amount of blood flow.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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“Stampede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stampede. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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