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
Parents are trying this new tactic to stop their kids' tantrums.
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Sam Woodward, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Sometimes behavioral challenges—like a persistent inability to remain seated or excessive tantrums—are a sign that your kid could use professional support, such as from a child therapist, Whitmire says.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
But psychosis does not present as a tantrum.
—Liz Koch, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
Hurley is obviously more well-known than Underwood after back-to-back titles at UConn in 2023 and 2024, and his temper tantrums with officials are legendary.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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Sam Woodward, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Sometimes behavioral challenges—like a persistent inability to remain seated or excessive tantrums—are a sign that your kid could use professional support, such as from a child therapist, Whitmire says.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
But psychosis does not present as a tantrum.
—Liz Koch, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
Hurley is obviously more well-known than Underwood after back-to-back titles at UConn in 2023 and 2024, and his temper tantrums with officials are legendary.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 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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The Guardians had a five-run outburst in the third inning, taking advantage of four walks, to extend their lead to 7-0.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Like any public hearing, there were a few jokers who had some strange outbursts, but the majority of the over a dozen speakers weren’t satisfied with Gower’s presentation and used their times to ask questions of the owners as to what has taken so long with this project.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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The scene mirrored a Minnesota Timberwolves game from earlier this year, where the NBA franchise attempted a similar moment of silence for Renee Good.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The Fort Worth Fire Department and officers arrived on scene to provide medical aid.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
Noun
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In 1985, an explosion in the basement of a Ross department store—caused by an unventilated buildup of methane gas underneath the store—razed several city blocks and injured twenty-three people.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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In 1992, a buildup of methane gas and coal dust triggered a massive explosion in the Westray Mine in Nova Scotia, Canada, killing 26 coal miners.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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There was an equal and opposite reaction from far-right Americans and Europeans, some of whom had flocked to Budapest in recent years, treating it as an illiberal city on a hill, and a source of government largesse.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Common signs of mold exposure include coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, congestion, headaches, fatigue and asthma-like reactions.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Noun
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How does 'Dutton Ranch' fit into 'Yellowstone' spinoffs?—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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On the stand, Altman testified that the co-founders felt no single person should control AGI, or artificial general intelligence, and that Musk was not a good fit for the company.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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While valuations for household-name series IP have come down to earth a bit since the frenzy around Friends, South Park and The Office during the streaming explosion several years ago, The Walking Dead rights will surely fetch several hundred million dollars.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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But there's a nostalgic and unexpected appeal to the bustling frenzy of a flea market.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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But ahead of that, the charismatic actor sat down with Vogue to discuss career coincidences, onscreen rage, and growing up in Harlem.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Analog operation With retro all the rage, analog alarm clocks have gone from antique to chic.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrum. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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