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as in insanity
a serious mental disorder that prevents one from living a safe and normal life
nowadays certain forms of madness are quite treatable
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as in simplicity
lack of good sense or judgment
to do something so reckless would be sheer madness
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as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
her incessant insults goaded him to such madness that he would storm around breaking dishes and slamming doors
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Recent Examples of madness
In contrast, the inmates of Arkham represent the nihilistic side of crime and madness in Gotham.
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Mark Hughes, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
That may seem like replacing plastic in your house with solid gold, but there's method in this seeming madness – as well as the promise of not only more advanced computers, but ones that work more efficiently and can even operate in high-temperature environments that make modern chips very unhappy.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
But misinformation still looms large, and the threat of the madness lingers on.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
The video essay format of the documentary feels like the best kind of proof that films and shows about witches really do hold sway over how Western culture understands things like motherhood, pregnancy, and madness.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mark Hughes, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
That may seem like replacing plastic in your house with solid gold, but there's method in this seeming madness – as well as the promise of not only more advanced computers, but ones that work more efficiently and can even operate in high-temperature environments that make modern chips very unhappy.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
But misinformation still looms large, and the threat of the madness lingers on.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
The video essay format of the documentary feels like the best kind of proof that films and shows about witches really do hold sway over how Western culture understands things like motherhood, pregnancy, and madness.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for madness
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The legal team for Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in September, is considering an insanity defense.Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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That’s still a bit shy, though, of the insanity that surrounded Stanley cups at their peak.Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Though limited in services like in-room dining, the cost-effective hotel prioritizes simplicity over luxury.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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For bags that prioritize simplicity with minimal frills on the inside, consider Leatherology’s Framed Toiletry Bag.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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The shooting captivated the nation, both for the brutality of the crime and for the anger and frustration many people expressed about the health care insurance system.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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That sparked anger from Crimson Tide fans and SEC execs.Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gastineau, a colon cancer survivor, said in a 2017 interview that he had been diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Research has also shown that the drugs may reduce the risk of cognitive decline, like dementia.Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hochul had expressed her indignation on X on Wednesday.Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Users expressed their indignation at the boyfriend's actions, recognizing the potential damage to her professional reputation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The sightings have provoked hysteria among residents and fears of in-air collisions with commercial planes and helicopters.Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Under the direction of David Tedeschi, the film brings back the tears of hysteria that accompanied the band’s every move in the U.S., and generates some fresh tears from some of its contemporary interview subjects, who tell how the band’s advent changed their lives.Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Dec. 2024
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Another incident found the mother taking the phone from her son, which sent the boy into a fit of rage.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The level of rage was a shock that should make billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy think twice before using their non-governmental, Department of Government Efficiency—DOGE— to shred industry regulation rather than reform it.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Each lawyer, then, in his or her own way, played a part in creating a caricature: Danny, the kid in a tough situation trying his best to do the right thing; Mr. Neely, that malodorous man with schizophrenia stoking passengers’ fears on the subway.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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No one gene, however, determines one’s risk of developing schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Madness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madness. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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