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Vocabulary Entry
stampede
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sudden, panicked rush of a large group of people or animals.
Example Sentences
"The stampede of fans rushed towards the stage when the concert started."
"In the wild, a herd of elephants can cause a stampede when they feel threatened."
"During the fire drill, a stampede ensued as everyone hurried to exit the building."
V
verb
To move or behave in a hurried, panicked manner, often in a large group.
Example Sentences
"When the fireworks went off, the crowd began to stampede towards the exit."
"The unexpected loud noise caused the animals to stampede across the field."
"During the sale event, shoppers stampeded into the store as the doors opened."