: a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
Examples of tirade in a Sentence
He went into a tirade about the failures of the government.
The coach directed a tirade at the team after the loss.
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Like Americans everywhere, many of us watched the State of the Union speech, a divisive tirade.
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Milly Dawson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
The livestreamers’ video, which was posted online, shows the victim pulling out her own phone in the middle of James’ tirade and recording.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
The seemingly out of nowhere coach who filled reporters’ notebooks with quips and fiery tirades was named NBA Coach of the Year in 1971.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
There’s a lot on his plate and critics are zeroing in on his mental state and behavior – including his recent tirade against the high court.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Milly Dawson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
The livestreamers’ video, which was posted online, shows the victim pulling out her own phone in the middle of James’ tirade and recording.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
The seemingly out of nowhere coach who filled reporters’ notebooks with quips and fiery tirades was named NBA Coach of the Year in 1971.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
There’s a lot on his plate and critics are zeroing in on his mental state and behavior – including his recent tirade against the high court.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tirade
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“Tirade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tirade. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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