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as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
the frenzied scene at the mall in the final week before Christmas
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as in agitated
feeling overwhelming fear or worry
frenzied rescue workers searched through the snow, looking for more victims of the avalanche
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as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity
the frenzied pace of the first week of the new school year
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as in crazed
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 frenzied
Louise Rafkin, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The goal set off a frenzied celebration in the Canadian fan section immediately behind the north goal at SoFi.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Similarly, O’Brien’s frenzied guest spot on the popular YouTube interview series Hot Ones in April 2024 endeared him to a new audience.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
But the complications with the clock ticking and the fate of the free world at stake are all part on the frenzied fun.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
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The day after their son arrived home, the couple set off on another frenzied drive, this time four hours in the opposite direction, to Fresno, Calif.
—Louise Rafkin, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The goal set off a frenzied celebration in the Canadian fan section immediately behind the north goal at SoFi.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Similarly, O’Brien’s frenzied guest spot on the popular YouTube interview series Hot Ones in April 2024 endeared him to a new audience.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
But the complications with the clock ticking and the fate of the free world at stake are all part on the frenzied fun.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frenzied
Adjective
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So, when the opportunity to visit Tanzania arose, I was intrigued and excited to embark on this journey.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the Devils are a bit of a mess thanks to injuries, which makes this matchup hard to get too excited over.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The attacks against Musk’s Tesla vehicles have come against the backdrop of an already agitated electorate, who in recent weeks have heckled lawmakers at town halls across the country about the tech billionaire and DOGE.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
21 Mar. 2025
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Children may express anxiety by becoming distant, withdrawn, agitated, upset, or avoiding social contact.8 4.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the phone calls for additional funding became more frantic from producers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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When intentionally chosen, the right scent can even shift your mood—lifting you out of a listless haze or helping ease a frantic pace.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly engaged in a heated exchange, according to the New York Times.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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With the Champions League quarter-finals next week (Barca face Borussia Dortmund) and a heated title race in La Liga, this seemed a natural moment for the 36-year-old to get a breather, while also rewarding Torres’ fine form.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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In suburban Denver, a mother has been left distraught after her husband, Venezuelan immigrant Jefferson Jose Laya Freites, was sent to the same prison in El Salvador.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Some were visibly distraught, crying or in a state of panic.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Martin’s work has taken on a furious pace in the past few months amid the Trump administration’s campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion protocols and health, welfare and Medicaid cuts that will fall hard on vulnerable Black Americans.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Leafs hatched a furious last-minute comeback to force overtime, only to lose 6-5 in a shootout to the Sharks, Toronto’s second such loss to San Jose this month.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Plants with vining stems or long tap roots can be difficult to transplant and other plants simply don’t like to have their roots disturbed after planting.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
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The relationship quickly unearthed something that disturbed him.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
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The two had reportedly been taking some time to reconnect since the hectic months of the NFL season and the Eras Tour and had been keeping a low profile together.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then, the media personality gave her followers a glimpse into her hectic travel plans ahead.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Frenzied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frenzied. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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