tantrums

plural of tantrum

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Recent Examples of tantrums Her temper tantrums were defo minimize. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 Even with nearly a quarter of the country blacked out due to affiliate preemptions — protests and temper tantrums by station groups and owners, basically — Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025 This time, there were no temper tantrums. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025 That means chaotic mornings, trying to get everyone in your house dressed, fed, and out the door—preferably without any tantrums along the way. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025 Centered on Liam and Noel, Oasis also became known for on-stage temper tantrums and fractious breakups, the last in 2009. Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025 Impatience could take hold, leading to tantrums. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrums
Noun
  • As Sonia, the scene-stealing Shana Wride dominates almost every scene, first with comic outbursts and later with heartbreaking vulnerability.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Droplet outbursts from onion cutting.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Born to 22-year-old mother Kibibbi and 25-year-old father Forrest, the calf spent the last month bonding with his mom behind the scenes.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Behind the scenes, Gildan is likely benefiting from Comfort Colors' sourcing in the Western Hemisphere, Lu said.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But as the battle between the NWSL and WSL for the title of women’s soccer’s top league rages, Thompson’s move across the pond won’t be the last salvo fired.
    Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Expect the list of targets to get longer tomorrow night as one of the most vital shows on TV rages on like a pissed off Eric Cartman.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Although the company has made major strides since Starship debuted in 2023, a spate of four failures marred its progress this year, including two explosions that rained debris over parts of the Caribbean.
    Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The project has endured failures, explosions, and redesigns, but has also demonstrated a pace of progress unmatched in the aerospace industry.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Though oversized, relaxed fits brought a streetwear edge to the scene, the presence of bootcut and flare silhouettes hinted at a slow shift back toward slimmer lines.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The training, the music, the fits, the conversations, the stuff that doesn’t always make it to ESPN or Instagram.
    Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Egg allergies are one of the most common food allergies, particularly among children, and reactions can range from mild symptoms like hives or stomach upset to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The aim is to create something that mimics biological processes to shed light on the cascade of biochemical reactions that allowed life to first arise hundreds of millions of years ago and help solve problems in medicine, industry, the environment and basic research.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Shortly before his death, Maka began having brief seizures, so the team began scheduling comprehensive evaluations.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Acetaminophen can be toxic when ingested in larger doses than recommended, with symptoms, including abdominal pain, upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and even seizures.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Tantrums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrums. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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