1. sudden rushes of frightened animals or people in the same direction

1. causes to rush away suddenly in panic; moves in a sudden rush

Examples

• The loud noise caused stampedes of cattle across the prairie.
• Buffalo stampedes were dangerous for early settlers.
• The fire alarm triggered stampedes toward the exits.
• The cowboy stampedes the herd toward the corral.
• Fear stampedes people into making poor decisions.
• The crowd stampedes when the concert gates open.
• Wild horses often stampede during thunderstorms.