as in huff
an outburst or display of excited anger
had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints
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Recent Examples of tantrum
The 41-year-old’s name has been mentioned several times in testimony, as Cudi's ties to Combs’ former girlfriend Cassie Ventura allegedly sent the defendant into violent tantrums.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 22 May 2025
The concern that gentle parenting might spoil kids isn't new—especially in online parenting discourse where videos of parents calmly narrating a tantrum or negotiating with a preschooler tend to go viral.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 5 May 2025
In today’s newsletter: Why Cannes still flexes in a chaotic industry
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This year, Cannes will have an extra frisson of, uh, excitement thanks to Trump’s tariff tantrum and the vibe toward Americans in general.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
Eventually, the child will learn how to regulate emotions on their own, which requires you to step back a little—even during tantrums.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 5 May 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 22 May 2025
The concern that gentle parenting might spoil kids isn't new—especially in online parenting discourse where videos of parents calmly narrating a tantrum or negotiating with a preschooler tend to go viral.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 5 May 2025
In today’s newsletter: Why Cannes still flexes in a chaotic industry
How to roll with the chaos without losing your cool
Why hustling beats clinging to the past
This year, Cannes will have an extra frisson of, uh, excitement thanks to Trump’s tariff tantrum and the vibe toward Americans in general.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
Eventually, the child will learn how to regulate emotions on their own, which requires you to step back a little—even during tantrums.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrum
Noun
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Noun
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The outburst comes just days after Trump and Musk appeared together for a chummy White House news conference billed as a friendly sendoff for the latter.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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That 18-point outburst remains Johannès’ lone double-digit scoring night of the season in seven tries.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the driver, who was not identified, dead at the scene.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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At the right time of day, this scene is not only entertaining, but beautiful.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Since March, the southeast crater showed signs of activity with smaller explosions and moderate lava flows.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Salt Lake has had this huge explosion over the past few years.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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The ant is getting attention after University of Georgia (UGA) entomologist Dan Suiter issued a warning that its sting can be remarkably painful and sometimes cause a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
13 June 2025
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Removal can also lead to scarring, skin discoloration (either lightening or darkening) and allergic reactions.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Quote Will Excite Detroit Fans To that end, the Lions have been urged to consider and named the best fit to land a very familiar face.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Made with a double-tiered ruffle sleeve, this summer top has a relaxed fit and can be worn tucked into your shorts or loose for a more casual vibe.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Noun
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In Game 1 alone, Haliburton hit a game-tying shot at the end of regulation, sending the New York crowd into a stunned frenzy.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The retailer has faced challenges in holding up its in-person business, despite becoming a mainstay of the meme stock frenzy in 2021.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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For Karen’s author, such rage was a real departure.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2025
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Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza rage on, the U.S. national debt grows, and President Donald Trump’s trade policies continue to jolt adversaries and allies alike.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrum. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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