as in rants
a long angry speech or scolding
he was forced to sit through a long diatribe after he came home late once too often
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Recent Examples of diatribes
But the diatribes have generally been assumed to be her own, not sponsored content.
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Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
But of course, the serenity of a slow-motion unfolding of the day inevitably devolves into the annual discussions, debates and diatribes dedicated to the food of the day.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Other fits have been hateful, veering into racist and antisemitic diatribes.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Charles Coughlin, an antisemitic Catholic priest who once led the Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak and broadcast diatribes against Jews on a radio show.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
But of course, the serenity of a slow-motion unfolding of the day inevitably devolves into the annual discussions, debates and diatribes dedicated to the food of the day.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Other fits have been hateful, veering into racist and antisemitic diatribes.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Charles Coughlin, an antisemitic Catholic priest who once led the Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak and broadcast diatribes against Jews on a radio show.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diatribes
Noun
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There were tarantula photoshoots; there were botched makeovers; there were viral rants that have since come to define the genre.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Hurley’s frustration was evident in his rants about ball security, free throws, rebounding and interior defense.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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Leatham, a biological male who identifies as a woman, is prone to loud outbursts that disrupt court proceedings and routinely launches into tirades accusing government attorneys of transphobia.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Jan. 2026
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These actions came a couple of years after a string of antisemitic tirades led to Ye’s reputational fallout and caused several corporations to sever ties with him.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Israel’s government has repeatedly criticized its counterpart in Australia for failing to address antisemitic attacks in the country.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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At least 77 people were killed in various attacks in Kordofan due to drone warfare in February.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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After the pandemic hit and the church began to stream its services, prayers and sermons, Guthrie started to watch.—
Sarah Lapidus,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Michael Rudzena, pastor of Good Shepherd New York, said that Guthrie would visit the church before the pandemic and that, during lockdowns, the church began filming and posting services and sermons online.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Those criticisms waned over time, as Jackson’s work helped better the lives of Americans across the country.—
The Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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In China, fans have no qualms about her dual identity – even celebrating her two silver medals this week and defending her against any criticisms for missing out on gold.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Diatribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diatribes. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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