The weeds have 'run riot' over our poor garden. [=the weeds in our garden have grown quickly and have taken over the garden]
The field was a 'riot' of wildflowers. [=the field was filled with many kinds of wildflowers]
The news about the election caused/started/sparked a 'riot' in the city.
(..) What is this crap? l watch the Series. l haven't missed the Series in years. Even in the cooler. When l'm in the cooler they run it there or they'll have a riot. What's the matter with you guys? Come on. be good Americans! Well. Mr. McMurphy. l only count three votes. and... ...that's not enough (..)1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest