as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
their employer's titanic lividness over the situation had them all wondering if they'd all get fired
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The thumping Republicans took in this week's elections reflected longer-running anger among constituencies that already leaned Democratic, but the GOP needs to worry that the government shutdown will cause that frustration to spread.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025 -
And that is why my first true voice—the one that could hold complexity, contradiction, grief, even anger—came in English.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Miss Universe President expresses 'Great indignation' Rocha began his statement by expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates before criticizing Nawat's actions.—
Paula Soria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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This explains the indignation of those carrying college debt who demanded Joe Biden make their loans go away.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Grace becomes a doting mother, but the house becomes the subject of her wrath.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Disney is incredibly unlikely to ever admit that politics were a factor in Doctor Who‘s cancellation, but Jimmy Kimmel’s brief suspension was revealing of the company’s desire to minimize MAGA wrath.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Community outrage At Sunday’s news conference, local politicians and activists expressed their anger and frustration at federal agents’ actions Saturday.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her journal entries turn despairing and remorseful, colored by moral outrage.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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After pouring out all of Tallulah’s earthly possessions — loose cash, thongs, several vapes, Bubble Tape — Paulena takes the bag and flounces off, leaving Tallulah vibrating with rage and Maia quietly panicking.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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For some, that rage appears to be driven by a sense of injustice that the UK national broadcaster has been the victim of a right-wing plot.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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It’s easily skewed by recent events, your mood, and invisible biases.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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Set the mood with multiple candles in rustic holders and a simple, neutral centerpiece.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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So when the bare minimum of eight Democratic senators split off, advancing a shutdown-ending deal that’s set to clear the Senate later Monday, the rest of the party erupted in fury, from coast to coast.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Schumer is facing fury from within his own party for failing to get Democrats to fall in line.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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