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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The dramatic close-up image below captures the immense sunspot region responsible for this week's outbursts.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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But for how much longer can Spurs continue to turn a blind eye to Romero’s online outbursts?—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 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
Noun
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Tokyo — In scenes normally reserved for J-pop stars, thousands of fans huddle against the cold outside a small train station on the outskirts of Tokyo, their phones held high for a glimpse of Japan’s latest obsession.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Davies’s direction reflects the variety of threads on which the movie’s subjectivity is based; one of the film’s most striking scenes occurs in the brothers’ absence.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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His visit to the state comes as a political storm rages in Minnesota, Iowa's neighbor to the north, over his administration's immigration enforcement tactics.—
Brian Smith,
Des Moines Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jheck could grow vacant, and was prone to violent rages.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Flaring involves burning off residual vapors or gases in a safe manner to depressurize them and prevent explosions or accidents.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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On Saturday, Atallah Abu Hadaiyed heard explosions in Gaza City during his morning prayers and ran outside to find his cousins lying on the ground as flames curled around them.—
Sam Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Quick pressure up the middle always gives quarterbacks fits, especially a pocket passer like Darnold.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Way Out West, showcasing a diverse range of fits.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Khaby Lame, a Senegalese-Italian influencer with more than 160 million TikTok followers, became an international sensation for his wordless reactions mocking overly complex viral videos.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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What brought about these disparate reactions?—
Kevin Igoe,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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Still, authorities carried out raids and seizures.—
María Verza,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Neuromodulation is necessary for keeping the brain’s activity level in a functional range, preventing it from either flatlining or erupting in seizures.—
Ingrid Wickelgren,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Tantrums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrums. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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