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
And having outsized public temper tantrums to small, reasonable changes to the schedule is doing nothing to restore the public’s faith.
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Lauren Arikan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
That’s in part because girls don’t tend to display some of the big externalizing behaviors, like aggression or tantrums, that people tend to associate with autism in boys, Black says.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
During one of her tantrums, Cathy walks by Heathcliff and other hired hands slaughtering a pig, the blood flooding the courtyard of Wuthering Heights.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
CoComelon songs don’t just kids moving either—some also help kids get through tantrums and even teach them good manners.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Feb. 2026
Heathcliff acts like a whiny little baby throughout this film, constantly throwing tantrums, running away, and slamming doors.
—Cazzie David, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Trump is being countered effectively by allied leaders and CEOs standing up in unity, and by financial markets openly revolting against his tantrums.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Behind palace doors, there were plenty of temper tantrums, sharp exchanges, and the occasional explosive fight.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Their children’s severe tantrums were shortened by about 11 minutes — roughly half the duration seen with standard therapy alone.
—Mayo Clinic News Network, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Lauren Arikan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
That’s in part because girls don’t tend to display some of the big externalizing behaviors, like aggression or tantrums, that people tend to associate with autism in boys, Black says.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
During one of her tantrums, Cathy walks by Heathcliff and other hired hands slaughtering a pig, the blood flooding the courtyard of Wuthering Heights.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
CoComelon songs don’t just kids moving either—some also help kids get through tantrums and even teach them good manners.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Feb. 2026
Heathcliff acts like a whiny little baby throughout this film, constantly throwing tantrums, running away, and slamming doors.
—Cazzie David, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Trump is being countered effectively by allied leaders and CEOs standing up in unity, and by financial markets openly revolting against his tantrums.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Behind palace doors, there were plenty of temper tantrums, sharp exchanges, and the occasional explosive fight.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Their children’s severe tantrums were shortened by about 11 minutes — roughly half the duration seen with standard therapy alone.
—Mayo Clinic News Network, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrums
Noun
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But the sun is a relatively quiet star, and Earth's magnetic field is strong enough to protect our planet against those outbursts.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dark skies will improve the chances of spotting any brief outbursts or brighter meteors.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 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
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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.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
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The secret cake even opens to reveal charming scenes of Winnie the Pooh’s house and the Hundred Acre Wood.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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Who is working behind the scenes?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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Vessel operators and maritime insurers are unwilling to risk sailing through it while fighting rages.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The narrator cries, rages, longs for the living body and the lively boy, and obsesses over painful details, especially the bleak journey by sea that brought the remains of his beloved friend back home.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In Jordan, several explosions believed to be missiles being intercepted were heard along with the sound of fighter jets.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
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At least three explosions were heard Saturday evening near the Intelligence Ministry building in northern Tehran, witnesses said, adding that air defense systems had begun operating there.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Players like Cade Otton (Tampa Bay) and Charlie Kolar (Baltimore) are viewed as better fits, according to a team source.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Other fits were slimmer but worn low and loose on the waist.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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Beyond these institutional scenario forecasts, markets have already shown tangible reactions, with the conflict beginning to disrupt metals markets.—
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CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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That includes the origin story of how the lizard came to be, the creation of that Elio post-credits scene that incited the meme machine, and early test screening reactions that signaled there could be something more to that character.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms can include difficulty growing and gaining weight, slowed development of motor skills, intellectual disabilities, autistic behaviors and seizures, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.—
Leanne Miller,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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But people with a history of severe trauma or post traumatic stress should be cautious, as should people dealing with injuries, joint problems, seizures, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, or psychosis.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Tantrums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrums. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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