feeding frenzy
Americannoun
noun
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a phenomenon in which aquatic predators, esp sharks, become so excited when eating that they attack each other
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a period of intense excitement over or interest in a person or thing
the media erupt into a feeding frenzy
Etymology
Origin of feeding frenzy
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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It was a mantra coined by the tech giant Meta and used until 2012, which came to define the bad old days of social media running riot in a feeding frenzy of user data.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The biggest surprise appeared after the black hole's feeding frenzy had mostly died down.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
The result, he says, was a flat-out feeding frenzy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2025
It was authored by “Anonymous” — and the question of who might have written it set off a feeding frenzy of speculation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025
Jack marveled for a brief moment at her feeding frenzy, then threw himself on the food with even more enthusiasm than the princess was showing.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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