RAMPAGE Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈram-ˌpāj

Definition of rampage

as in frenzy

a state of wildly excited activity or emotion some crazy guy went on a rampage in the public library and started grabbing books off the shelves and tossing them around

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verb

as in to rant

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Noun

Counterterrorism officials are investigating after a suspect allegedly went on a rampage in Scotland, leaving five men injured. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 Soon, Pinocchio – under the influence of a sinister Cricket (Robert Englund) — goes on a killing rampage to free James from everyone evil around him, and becoming a real boy in the process — one piece at a time. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 June 2026

Verb

Unfortunately, those beautiful images came at a price, when the cinematographer lost an eye after a lawnmower really did seem to develop a mind of its own and went rampaging out of control on set. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 May 2026 The name is a nod to the popular Gen Alpha phrase and accompanying hand movement – moving the hands up and down, palms up, like weighing two objects, which rampaged the internet and middle school hallways last year. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rampage

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Noun

Fourteen minutes into the game, midfielder Jhon Arias drove a cross from winger Luis Suarez into the right corner of the net to give Colombia a 1-0 lead and send Pais MX into a frenzy.

— Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
As the first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting out their homes.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Definition of frenzy

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Rinderknecht allegedly ranted to passengers about Luigi Mangione, who is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, capitalism and vigilantism, The Associated Press reported.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 10 June 2026
But, for a pitcher who once famously ranted about fastball velocity, this all seems built on a pretty shaky foundation, given those wildly moving radar gun readings.

— Eno Sarris, New York Times, 9 June 2026

Definition of rant

Noun

He’s been known to blow up legislation, make surprise nominations, rage-post about sitting Republican lawmakers and retaliate by endorsing their primary opponents.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of rage

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Amazon has deals on the exact brands the multi-hyphenate wears and raves about, plus pieces pulled straight from her playbook (cough, her Instagram, cough).

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Elizabeth Stanziano reluctantly visited Norfolk, Virginia's Sail 250 festival after her mother raved for weeks about seeing the tall ships during the Bicentennial.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of rave

Verb

Do not use to cover a ceiling Do not carry the flag flat — and things should not be carried on it.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Five of those have powered each variant of Russia’s R-7 rocket family since the 1950s, a legacy now carried on by the Soyuz launch vehicle.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026

Definition of carry on

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Diaz said the fate of the next 250 years for the United States is dependent on how adults prepare the next generation to take on the mantle.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 June 2026
From craft supplies to slides, an Overland Park storefront is taking on a new life as a family entertainment center.

— Jenna Thompson June 30, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Definition of take on

Verb

Marylanders settled back for a steaming celebration of America’s 194th birthday today.

— Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
The French capital is in the midst of a heat wave — the day of the show was the city’s hottest ever June day, until Wednesday eclipsed it — and the model’s toes steamed inside the oblong footwear.

— Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

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