as in outbursts
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 tantrums
Or the grocery store, where tantrums can erupt at any moment.
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Anna Spoerre,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
His social-media tantrums result in real-world consequences, such as the alienation of allies during key geopolitical negotiations.
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Bhumika Tharoor,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Let’s take advantage while the bots are frantically throwing trade tantrums!
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Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Eidinger is perfect for the role, and his escalating temper tantrums — almost camp at first, with delicious echoes of Christoph Waltz’s Hans Landa — become frightening in their intensity.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Anna Spoerre,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
His social-media tantrums result in real-world consequences, such as the alienation of allies during key geopolitical negotiations.
—
Bhumika Tharoor,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Let’s take advantage while the bots are frantically throwing trade tantrums!
—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Eidinger is perfect for the role, and his escalating temper tantrums — almost camp at first, with delicious echoes of Christoph Waltz’s Hans Landa — become frightening in their intensity.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
Lubatti’s Berenger is an old baby, given to tantrums and fits of pique.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrums
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There have been intermittent outbursts of violence against immigrants since then.
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Police said Poirier continued making verbal outbursts and took an aggressive stance toward officers.
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.
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Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
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The film, a reimagining of John Alan Schwartz’s 1978 film, follows a website content moderator (Ferreira) who becomes obsessed with a series of disturbing videos that seem to recreate scenes from the iconic Faces of Death film series.
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Emory drank heavily and was prone to terrifying rages.
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Leo is expected to double down on his messages of unity amid polarization, peace as war rages, welcome for migrants and hope for young Spaniards in the era of artificial intelligence.
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The satellite's primary objective, though, is to observe gamma-ray bursts – events triggered by the catastrophic deaths of massive stars and considered to be the most powerful types of explosions in the universe.
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The observatory has spent over two decades as a sort of orbital sentinel that scans the cosmos for gamma-ray bursts, ready to quickly point itself at the short-lived — but insanely powerful — space explosions at a moment's notice.
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This summer's pant trends are all about looser fits, breezier fabrics, and leg-baring silhouettes.
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But instead of kicking up dust, breaking bats or throwing fits, the Feeneys coalesced in a green-and-yellow mass behind the dugout.
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Brown watched reactions pour in online alongside her husband, Jake Bongiovi, after the finale dropped on New Year’s Eve.
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While bedbugs are not known to spread or transmit disease, the Environmental Protection Agency considers the parasitic insects a pest that can cause other public health issues such as allergic reactions, secondary infections and mental health impacts on those living in infested homes.
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The seizures added up to about 420 grams of cocaine, $2,291 in cash, a rifle, four pistols, various magazines and ammunition, and digital scales and packaging materials believed to be used in narcotics distribution, the sheriff's office said.
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In more severe cases, neurological signs develop, such as seizures.
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