Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for frenzy. Search instead for exoenzy.
Definitions

frenzy

[fren-zee] / ˈfrɛn zi /
NOUN
uncontrolled state or situation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
burst craze excitement fever free-for-all furor fury hysteria madness mania outburst passion rage turmoil
STRONG
aberration agitation blow bout conniption convulsion delirium derangement distemper distraction dithers ferment fit flap fuss insanity lather lunacy paroxysm row ruckus ruction rumble rumpus seizure spasm stew stir to-do transport
WEAK
blow a fuse blow one's cork blow one's stack blow one's top flip one's lid hell broke loose wingding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness happiness harmony order peace
STRONG
balance saneness soundness
WEAK
peacefulness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Davidson analyst Gil Luria is intrigued by a powerful forthcoming Anthropic model that suggests the compute frenzy is “not at the peak,” a trend that would be “especially positive for memory stocks.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

He’s long resented her inability to contain the frenzy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The sequel is, like its predecessor, wall-to-wall animated frenzy, with chases, fights and handsomely detailed set pieces such as a topsy-turvy casino land where characters walk on walls and ceilings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The AI frenzy has overshadowed that broader truth.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The wind suddenly whipped the forest into a frenzy.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer