as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
shoppers running around in a delirium the day before Christmas
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Recent Examples of delirium
But in 1956, children and adults began falling ill with convulsions, delirium, loss of muscle control, drooling, and tremors.
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Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
An imbalance of neurotransmitters can cause delirium in some people.
—Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 25 Sep. 2024
The Lodge takes its time building a tense atmosphere of suspense and delirium set in a remote winter cabin just days before Christmas.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Severe infections may lead to prolonged hospitalizations, sepsis, and delirium, which may increase the risk of cognitive decline, Dao said.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
An imbalance of neurotransmitters can cause delirium in some people.
—Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 25 Sep. 2024
The Lodge takes its time building a tense atmosphere of suspense and delirium set in a remote winter cabin just days before Christmas.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Severe infections may lead to prolonged hospitalizations, sepsis, and delirium, which may increase the risk of cognitive decline, Dao said.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Delirium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delirium. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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