as in huff
an outburst or display of excited anger
had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints
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Recent Examples of tantrum
Lubatti’s Berenger is an old baby, given to tantrums and fits of pique.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In some instances, people became restless dealing with red tape at the airport and had tantrums in the terminal.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Behavioral and Emotional Problems Children with PWS may have frequent temper tantrums, difficulty with changes in routine, or strong emotional reactions.
—Health, 13 Apr. 2026
The actress and mom of two recently took to her Instagram Stories to share a series of videos highlighting a trend some parents are using to help soothe their toddlers’ tantrums.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In some instances, people became restless dealing with red tape at the airport and had tantrums in the terminal.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Behavioral and Emotional Problems Children with PWS may have frequent temper tantrums, difficulty with changes in routine, or strong emotional reactions.
—Health, 13 Apr. 2026
The actress and mom of two recently took to her Instagram Stories to share a series of videos highlighting a trend some parents are using to help soothe their toddlers’ tantrums.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrum
Noun
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Even Republicans, who usually feigned ignorance about the President’s social-media outbursts, were weighing in.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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There was the occasional outburst as angry drivers leaned heavily on their horns, filling the peaceful meadow with a sudden blast of urban agita, but in general, things remained calm.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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But Jeffries, an outstanding student who typically went straight home from baseball practice to study, remained more of a spectator than a participant in the borough’s burgeoning hip-hop scene.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Set the scene One of the first things that jumps out at any of 1 Hotels' locations is the biophilic design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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One person has died after a fire and two explosions Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Mother’s explosion distracts Blaine and frees Sam.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Noun
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But the intensity of the reaction highlights something broader.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The scientific principles at play include the Magnus effect, which is when an air pressure imbalance is created by the spin of the ball, and Newton’s third law of motion (every action has an equal and opposite reaction).—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Not to mention, its fit-and-flare silhouette is uniquely flattering, thanks to the body-skimming top and flowy skirt.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Frequent meals may be a better fit for those who feel overly hungry between meals or tend to overeat later in the day.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The hotel’s L’Oasis pool garden — hidden slightly farther inside the property away from the frenzy of the Croisette — mimics the show’s poolside power plays.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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In the 88th, a shot that sends Jamaica’s Blake flying across his goal at full stretch works the crowd into a frenzy.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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High protein diets are all the rage nowadays—and for good reason.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 May 2026
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Ménochet is a scary wonder as Marc, a great bear of a man who is chillingly adept at hiding his rage and possessiveness under the guise of a gentle, enlightened ascetic.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrum. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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