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tantrum

noun

ˈtan-trəm

Definition of tantrum

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 Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, joined the online tantrum over the casting of the actor Lupita Nyong’o as Helen, whose presence in Troy justified Agamemnon’s invasion. — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 And somehow, the process managed to produce a nation where children curse, dream, and throw tantrums in Hebrew without anyone feeling for a moment as if they were trapped in a historical reënactment. — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 For months, conservatives like Elon Musk have been having racist tantrums about Nolan’s decision to cast Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman in the ancient world. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026 Meanwhile, Springfield Democrats shouldn’t be quaking in their shoes at this temper tantrum from their cronies in organized labor. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tantrum

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Noun

Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026

Definition of huff

Noun

The lack of offense was familiar, except for the aberration of Thursday night’s 18-run outburst against the Houston Astros.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
The family drama is set during an idyllic island vacation that takes a tumultuous turn when a mother’s sudden physical outburst towards her 10-year-old son exposes hidden tensions and lingering conflicts within the family.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of outburst

Noun

The victim, who hasn't been publicly identified, was treated at the scene by Santa Monica PD officers until paramedics took him to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
During morning briefings, medical unit leaders on scene from California urged crews to check out a tent where a nonprofit run by licensed naturopathic doctors offered the supplement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of scene

Noun

The explosions provide different interruptions, punctuating the moment as one of Keeley’s ideas plays out in real time.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Though the threat of an explosion was mitigated in early June, cleanup didn't begin until the very end of the month.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of explosion

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The Giants announced on Friday that Mayer, who is currently recovering from a stress reaction in his left forearm, is also dealing with a right foot bone bruise from a previous injury.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
The challenge is that the hydrogen evolution reaction is slower in alkaline environments, increasing the need for catalysts that can deliver high activity without rapidly losing performance.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of reaction

Noun

Featuring a mock neck and relaxed (but not too oversized) fit, this stylish set is a close match for Stewart’s.

— Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas For her second Hollywood role, Parton again found herself a fit as Mona Stangely, the warm-hearted madam at the center of 1982’s The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of fit

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The frenzy followed Beijing’s decision in the mid-1980s to ban imports of almost all blood products – except human albumin – amid growing fears over the global HIV/AIDS crisis.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Preece instead has embraced the frenzy of racing around his roots as a rallying point for his last-ditch charge at the Chase.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of frenzy

Noun

Buteau’s Coco makes off with a bit more meat on the bone, though her messy divorce, complicated relationship with her ex, and profound rage are too often leaned on as our Big!

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Symptoms range from feelings of rage or shame to thoughts of suicide.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

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