as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
having no sense of purpose, he was often at the mercy of the strange megrims that sprang into his head
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Recent Examples of megrim
By 1781, the French word migraine entered the English language as the accepted medical term, replacing older words such as megrim .
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Sibbie O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 10 June 2019
Sibbie O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 10 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for megrim
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Since the beginning of this administration, Silicon Valley’s biggest bosses have appeased the president, capitulating to his every whim — agreeing to pay export taxes, giving away equity to the government, defunding schools for Latino students and ending diversity programs.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times editorial,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lawrence propels herself through space like a woman possessed, and Ramsay underscores her mysterious inner drive with music and rhythm, letting songs illustrate Grace’s moods and whims, from the innocent to the romantic to the punishing.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
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The public ones are subject to the vagaries of Wall Street.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Given the Rockies’ track record — seven consecutive losing seasons and just five playoff appearances in 33 years — and the challenges and vagaries of playing baseball at a mile above sea level, the job of rebuilding the franchise might seem undesirable for many.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Megrim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megrim. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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