as in whims
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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Noun
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In fact, the right-wing media — which is closely tied to the whims of the White House — has been targeting Siebel Newsom for months.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026 -
Democrats have publicly criticized the event, saying the president is spending money on personal whims rather than on the problems Americans are actually facing.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Steven was very generous in his consideration of the notions that occurred to me.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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But with what seems like a Ripper copycat on the loose, everyone needs to put aside their preconceived notions and figure out what’s going on.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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“Megrims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megrims. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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