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
Internet viewers have offered their sympathies to a mom dealing with a baby and a parrot who copy each other's tantrums.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
On shaky ground The society’s standing with Trump would appear to be shaky now in light of the tantrum the president pitched last week over a three-judge federal court’s ruling against his tariffs.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
When my daughter, 3 at the time, had a temper tantrum in the wet basement of a house we were doubled up in, my childhood friend’s husband threatened to beat her.
—Andie Townhouse, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s two-and-a-half seasons in capital city Riyadh have brought 93 goals in 105 matches, controversies, tantrums, and less-than-pleasant gestures to crowds but no major domestic or Asian titles.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
On shaky ground The society’s standing with Trump would appear to be shaky now in light of the tantrum the president pitched last week over a three-judge federal court’s ruling against his tariffs.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
When my daughter, 3 at the time, had a temper tantrum in the wet basement of a house we were doubled up in, my childhood friend’s husband threatened to beat her.
—Andie Townhouse, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s two-and-a-half seasons in capital city Riyadh have brought 93 goals in 105 matches, controversies, tantrums, and less-than-pleasant gestures to crowds but no major domestic or Asian titles.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrum
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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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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For its part, the Kremlin has played down any suggestion that President Trump’s recent critical outburst has had much impact.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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Willi Castro belted a solo shot off Hodge to make it 5-0, Lewis singled in a run, and Harrison Bader completed the six-run outburst with a two-run homer of his own off Hodge.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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In a statement published on Wednesday, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department said that Foxcroft's body was found inside one of the chambers at the scene of the fire.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The famous southwest London venue, which opened in 1899 and was designed by Frank Matcham, the architect who is responsible for some of London’s most iconic theatres including the Palladium and the Coliseum, is the scene of Damsgaard’s coronation as Brentford’s player of the year for 2024-25.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The Yankees’ double-digit explosion on a rainy night provided plenty of breathing room for a bullpen that has been taxed and decimated by injuries.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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These new requirements, including this relatively tight deadline, could trigger an explosion of litigation across the state as condo associations begin to reassess governing documents, assessment structures, and recorded declarations, Pardo said.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Internet users have lauded Cairo's reaction to the water, with many hoping he gets adopted by someone with an even bigger pool to enjoy.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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So there's going to be a strong reaction in both directions for this mystery houseguest.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
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Its towering trees, misty peaks and cascading waterfalls were a natural fit for the film’s deep-island terrain, with hiking trails that lead to hidden caves and panoramic viewpoints.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Manuel Cunha, head of the Nisei Farmer’s League, was skeptical of the idea that Medicaid recipients seeking employment would be a good fit for farm labor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Another trait often ascribed to footballers is courage — the kind that enables them to put their head into a frenzy of flying boots, or take a decisive penalty when thousands are willing them to fail.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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That one came down to a late penalty and sent the French crowd into a frenzy.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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And if this year's World's Best Awards winners are any indication, refined retreats are all the rage—especially those that give guests direct access to America's most stunning landscapes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Some parents remember when tanning beds were all the rage and this trend is pretty similar.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrum. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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