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
While restraint collapse and tantrums can look similar on the surface, their triggers are different.
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
Polley’s Polley ends up (understandably) screaming in frustration when Matt pratfalls his way into the shot, a tantrum the indie director could hardly relate to as someone known for facilitating calm, peaceful productions on intimate character studies.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
The screams of a toddler in the throes of a tantrum reverberate deeply within parents.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Any doubt that the Donald Trump tantrum tariffs are the cause of the bloodbath in the stock market, wiping out the wealth and retirement savings of tens of millions of Americans, was settled yesterday morning.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
Polley’s Polley ends up (understandably) screaming in frustration when Matt pratfalls his way into the shot, a tantrum the indie director could hardly relate to as someone known for facilitating calm, peaceful productions on intimate character studies.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
The screams of a toddler in the throes of a tantrum reverberate deeply within parents.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Any doubt that the Donald Trump tantrum tariffs are the cause of the bloodbath in the stock market, wiping out the wealth and retirement savings of tens of millions of Americans, was settled yesterday morning.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrum
Noun
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Noun
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Nothing but quick and shocking outbursts of violence can pierce the movie’s surfaces of overheated restraint.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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But Al-Sheikh has also drawn attention for a succession of public outbursts, many over issues that appear petty.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Authorities have said the death toll could have been higher after law enforcement recovered two explosive devices hidden in coolers near the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The appearance comes as Harris reemerges on the political scene, fueling speculation about her next move.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Martin's son Gabe, hiding alone under a blanket, said the explosion left his ears ringing and smelled like burning batteries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The explosion of laws meant to protect minors from potentially harmful online content perhaps sounds noble at first glance, but with a second pass the laws read as superfluous.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Despite being a mere 10 million years old, Betelgeuse is already nearing the end of its mighty existence, having already expended most of its hydrogen reserves needed to fuel the fusion reaction that prevents the gigantic stellar body from collapsing in on itself.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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What's more, where the salt hits the fruit's flesh, the reaction leaves the sweetness concentrated right at the surface, or where your tongue first contacts the watermelon.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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Starting with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, which deliver elite noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, and a bass-heavy sound for a $50 discount.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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However, according to Johnson, students will have more success by shaping their identity first and then searching for a fit.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The contrast between the stillness of figures in the tie cockpit and the frenzy of Mon’s movement on the dance floor also emphasizes the emotional toll of the rebellion.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Gold prices just surged past $3,500 an ounce for the first time, with a perfect storm of stock market volatility, Fed policies, Trump’s tariffs, and trade war concerns sending the precious metal into a frenzy.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
22 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors allege that Read, 45, deliberately hit O’Keefe with her SUV in a drunken rage and left him to die in the snow in January 2022.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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If Episode 2 was the depiction of fire and uncontrollable rage — with Tommy flaming down an unrelenting monster known as a bloater, and Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) torturing and killing Joel — Episode 3 is the opposite.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrum. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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