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as in shrew
a bad-tempered scolding woman
tradition has it that Socrates' wife was such a fury that the philosopher's death sentence by the authorities was not an entirely unwelcome fate
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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
the sudden appearance of the rock star whipped the crowd of onlookers into a fury of excitement
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as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
in his fury, the duped gambler overturned the card table and declared that the game had been fixed
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Recent Examples of fury
While the Reddit post may have sparked fury, the real question is whether this couple can bridge their communication gap—or if the vacuum cleaner is just a symptom of a much bigger issue.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Men are more connected to, or validated more by, anger and fury.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Even with boycotts planned through the summer, Shelley Kohan, a Forbes retail contributor, writes that the biggest question is how can consumers voice their fury without tanking the economy.
—Dearbea Walker, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In Katie’s case, being the object of Jamie’s fury cost her her life.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
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While native mammals span from the endemic Cretan lesser white-toothed shrew to the Blasius’s horseshoe bat, the preserve is perhaps best known for its high concentration of Cretan goats, a type of ruminant that serves as the official mascot of the park.—
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According to the Lincoln Park Zoo, northern tree shrews are most closely related to primates and have no relation to actual shrews other than a coincidental resemblance to them.—
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Pete Alonso’s game-tying three-run home run in the eighth inning was the signature moment — a blast over the center field wall that sent the Mets’ dugout into a frenzy and temporarily turned loanDepot park into Citi Field South.—
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This seems like a win-win situation, offering expertise to these young adults and introducing them to a world which too often was a frenzy of agents, publicists, etc whose own bottom lines were more paramount than any of the student-athletes needs.—
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Shock and anger Economists warn the new taxes will result in higher prices and slower growth in the United States — while spilling over into other countries and hurting the global economy.—
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Unlike Molly, who's politely reticent and reluctant to speak up for herself, Nikki can't resist expressing her anger and sorrow—or, more precisely, dramatizing them for whatever audience of oncologists happens to be in range.—
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Later, Su-ho is brought to the hospital, where he is watched over by his grandmother and friends like Si-eun and Yeong-i. Su-ho’s sorry state prompts Si-eun to go on a vengeful rampage to exact violence on anyone involved with the attack.—
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Her 15-month-old dog had managed to break free and go on a destructive rampage before heading back into the crate and taking a nap.—
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Newcastle United fans will be used to the fact that they aren’t allowed to enjoy these occasions before sports journalists’ chin-stroking moral indignation takes hold.—
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The Baldwins shame him, but their righteous indignation feels insincere considering Baldwin wasn’t using her name in that footage with detectives.—
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Male rage, particularly on display in parts of the manosphere, has been steadily rising.—
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Also, the trade war rages, and there were mass firings at key scientific agencies.—
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Not Choosing Your Trees Wisely The shade of a giant oak certainly has its appeal, but planting one on a five-foot stretch of earth separating your driveway from your neighbor’s is ill-advised and a surefire way to feel the wrath of the family who lives next door.—
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Congressional Republicans were not inclined to deny Hegseth his appointment or to risk the President’s wrath.—
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Video of the incident quickly circulated online and sparked outrage, with family members and neighbors questioning why police did not do more to de-escalate the situation or use non-lethal weapons.—
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The National Parks Service has restored the original Harriet Tubman material featured on a webpage about the Underground Railroad after garnering outrage over its removal.—
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“Fury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fury. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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