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
The author approaches her subject with the weariness of a long-suffering old friend, sighingly explaining Stanton’s tantrums to newcomers.
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Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Of course, emotional dysregulation is the opposite, and in children can manifest in outbursts, hitting, and tantrums.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
And having outsized public temper tantrums to small, reasonable changes to the schedule is doing nothing to restore the public’s faith.
—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
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
Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Of course, emotional dysregulation is the opposite, and in children can manifest in outbursts, hitting, and tantrums.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
And having outsized public temper tantrums to small, reasonable changes to the schedule is doing nothing to restore the public’s faith.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrums
Noun
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But recent outbursts of dissent in some regions including Tibet and Xinjiang prompted Beijing to crack down.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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And a big departure from 2025 when the Rangers managed eight first-inning outbursts of at least three runs on the way to ranking 22nd in runs for the season and 26th in OPS.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 armature around the scenes—cameras and mikes and props, along with the people who operate and manage them—adds to the austere, theatrical atmosphere.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Is next week going to be bedside scenes without his wife, who was fiercely devoted since the two met as producers at ABC News and by his side 24/7?—
Lisa DePaulo,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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An actress in 1962 Cuban, as its missiles crisis rages, confuses her role in a film and real life.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 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
Noun
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Multiple explosions were heard in Tehran, with blasts lighting up the sky and turning it orange, according to reports from the Iranian capital.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Grainy black-and-white videos show explosions destroying Iran’s ships, missiles and missile launchers.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since then, his family says Valizadeh, who has asthma, has suffered from coughing fits and been denied medications.—
Haley Ott,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The best swimsuits for kids combine functional features -- think UPF fabric, secure fits and quick-drying materials -- with the kind of playful style little ones actually want to wear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Early users' reactions can be described as both excited and concerned.—
,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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At first, Young didn’t think the performance was as good as her rehearsals, but people’s reactions changed her mind.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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Patients affected by the condition targeted by Tuesday's approval experience movement disorders, seizures and other neurological problems that can resemble symptoms of autism.—
MATTHEW PERRONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Quintana also served on a panel for Purple Day in Disney and traveled to Tallahassee to advocate for training in schools for people who experience seizures.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Tantrums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrums. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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