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
Trump is being countered effectively by allied leaders and CEOs standing up in unity, and by financial markets openly revolting against his tantrums.
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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
Locally, the sun is capable of some epic tantrums.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026
The toddler cries more, throws tantrums.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
There were considerable tantrums breaking out all over as the deadlines for the haute couture runway shows grew near.
—Matt Tyrnauer, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Part of raising a preschool age kid is dealing with some defiance and tantrums.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
Restaurant staff remember your daily orders and help divert tantrums at breakfast—worth its weight in gold.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Locally, the sun is capable of some epic tantrums.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026
The toddler cries more, throws tantrums.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
There were considerable tantrums breaking out all over as the deadlines for the haute couture runway shows grew near.
—Matt Tyrnauer, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Part of raising a preschool age kid is dealing with some defiance and tantrums.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
Restaurant staff remember your daily orders and help divert tantrums at breakfast—worth its weight in gold.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrums
Noun
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These comments are not isolated outbursts.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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The film shows how Davidson, with the help of friends played by Maxine Peake and Peter Mullan — the latter who is nominated in BAFTA’s Supporting Actor category — learned how to try and control his outbursts.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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This is the year of crushes that turn serious, passion projects that attract admirers and moments that feel like scenes from a movie.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Walker died in November 2013 while Furious 7 was still in production, and his character’s scenes were completed through CGI, archival footage and the use of brothers Caleb and Cody Walker as stand-ins.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jheck could grow vacant, and was prone to violent rages.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The brand of non-violent resistance that once made Suu Kyi’s name has been all but forgotten since the coup as civil war rages.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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In addition to tremors emanating from within the planet, these sensors detect explosions, traffic vibrations and even the vocalizations made by whales in the oceans.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately, however, the shuttle flew a total of 135 missions with two explosions, resulting in 14 total casualties.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Here, Uwe Kippschnieder, senior denim developer and designer of Closed, describes key fits and washes for Spring/Summer 2026 and how the European brand’s archives is proving a source of stability as the business’ ownership transitions.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Delia’s catalog was packed with super-cool fits and lots of ‘90s attitude.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The reports that former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick would not be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, in August sparked strong reactions across the sports world.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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An El Portal council member has apologized to the community after repeatedly using a racial slur during a public meeting last week, prompting strong reactions from residents and village leaders.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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But her mother guards her fiercely, because even the most minor imbalance in her small, cloistered world could bring the seizures back again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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This is one reason the drug expanded from being used primarily for seizures to becoming a mainstay for nerve pain related to such a wide variety of neuropathic conditions.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Tantrums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrums. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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