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as in huffing
to talk loudly and wildly
when the waiter gave him incorrect change, he began ranting about the restaurant's poor service
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Recent Examples of ranting
Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
Santat’s illustrations begin with straightforward, muted sincerity and become brighter, busier, and more gleeful—filling every corner of the page—as Sharpson’s narrator becomes ever more unhinged, ranting about fish spies, fish disguises, and fish taking over the world.
—Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Those are just a few of the questions that audience members are ranting and raving their way through while exiting the Hayes Theater.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Was there ever a great Final Four that didn't have one guy in a suit (or pullover) lording over the media room, ranting in the locker room or pointing fingers on one of those sidelines?
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump later took to his Truth Social page to continue ranting against the ballroom construction block.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
Pity those, too, ranting about the impurity of his points.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Out-of-work electrician Bart Ross, who had a long history of ranting against judges and lawyers, shot himself two days later during a traffic stop outside Milwaukee.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Trump continued ranting as Welker tried to fit in more questions about the weaponization fund, but the president said he was done with the interview, thanking Welker for the time and wishing her a good day before walking away.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
Santat’s illustrations begin with straightforward, muted sincerity and become brighter, busier, and more gleeful—filling every corner of the page—as Sharpson’s narrator becomes ever more unhinged, ranting about fish spies, fish disguises, and fish taking over the world.
—Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Those are just a few of the questions that audience members are ranting and raving their way through while exiting the Hayes Theater.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Was there ever a great Final Four that didn't have one guy in a suit (or pullover) lording over the media room, ranting in the locker room or pointing fingers on one of those sidelines?
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump later took to his Truth Social page to continue ranting against the ballroom construction block.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
Pity those, too, ranting about the impurity of his points.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Out-of-work electrician Bart Ross, who had a long history of ranting against judges and lawyers, shot himself two days later during a traffic stop outside Milwaukee.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranting
Adjective
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Lee remembers her parents sending her to a friend’s house several blocks away when an angry mob showed up at her family’s home to protest Black residents moving into the Fort Worth neighborhood.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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According to the volunteer, Niemann got angry after NOT getting fire ant relief, kicked a white flag, kicked some sand, and then proceeded to launch his iron into the fescue area.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Lee began huffing gasoline at seven years old, court documents stated.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The father was allegedly trying to stop the 17-year-old from huffing butane, according to the post.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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From bridal showers to garden parties, this sparkling pink drink is sure to get raving reviews.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Now, after Miami’s 34-10 win Sunday at the New York Jets, you are officially allowed to wonder aloud about wild-card playoff chances and be seen only as way optimistic rather than as a raving lunatic.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The irate call to the editor or publisher, often expressed through the promise of litigation.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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In a rare show of emotion, the 6-2 Knicks star got up off the ground and jawed at Victor Wembanyama, clearly irate with the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-4 center.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Also keep in mind that blasting noise through your AirPods or speakers may drown out some very important other sounds — like approaching wildlife or mad rattlesnakes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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To go and do Nicolas Winding Refn film, or just the really fun, mad thing.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Still with indignant nipples, though thankfully mine are hidden beneath said coat.—
Shyla Watson,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Previously, Hungarians opposed to the government were indignant but apathetic.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Matt Riddle took the opportunity before an enraged Alex Hammerstone could make his mark.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Pratt became enraged at the city’s leadership, accusing Bass of negligence.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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For days, my inbox filled with seething emails, and I was tagged in social media posts full of personal and professional smears – all for defending Bezos and the company millions of Americans use every day.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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As much excitement as the arrival of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd has created for this WNBA franchise, there is just as much seething frustration within the organization at the city of Dallas over an agreement that was announced with great fanfare, only for nothing to happen.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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“Ranting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranting. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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