as in diatribe
a long angry speech or scolding
after the inspection by the health department, we had to listen to the manager's tirade about keeping the restaurant's kitchen cleaner
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Recent Examples of tirade
Russia-Ukraine Hours after President Donald Trump launched a fresh tirade against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and accused him of harming the peace talks, Russia launched a deadly wave of attacks on Kyiv.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
As the host attempted to express his respect for Benzino’s role at The Source, the Boston rep continued his tirade, further downplaying the hosts’ own media and cultural credentials.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The Georgia man escalated his tirade against the carrier on Dec. 3 by hitting the carrier's vehicle with his green tractor.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The allegations at Oregon included berating players during practices and after games, and throwing and kicking objects during locker-room tirades.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
As the host attempted to express his respect for Benzino’s role at The Source, the Boston rep continued his tirade, further downplaying the hosts’ own media and cultural credentials.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The Georgia man escalated his tirade against the carrier on Dec. 3 by hitting the carrier's vehicle with his green tractor.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The allegations at Oregon included berating players during practices and after games, and throwing and kicking objects during locker-room tirades.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tirade
Noun
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Pearl said in an unsolicited diatribe to local media.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Also familiar is the note of righteous outrage in the poet’s diatribe, at the end of Poem 64, against the corrupted morals of his day.—
Daniel Mendelsohn,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The attack left about 1,200 people dead, and militants captured Alexander and some 250 others to hold hostage. 'Greatest gift': Family of NJ's Edan Alexander heads to Israel as Hamas agrees to release How many hostages remain in Gaza?—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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In late August, Schuyler belatedly learned that Washington was preparing a second prong of attack, which would depart from Massachusetts and make its way north through the wilds of Maine and Quebec under Arnold’s command.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Also rejected was a proposal soliciting a report on warehouse working conditions, a perennial source of criticism of the company.—
Greg Bensinger,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The Context Carville's comments are a stark departure from his longtime criticisms of Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most progressive members of the House of Representatives.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Following a similar antisemitic rant in 2022, which raised concerns for West’s mental wellbeing, the artist released an apology in Hebrew the next year.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
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His strangled, squalling voice can make a rant about toasters sound like a cry for help.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The jeremiads against gambling as a corrupting influence have conveniently quieted.—
Made by History,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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That’s not something that can be addressed fully in anything but the most jeremiad-esque of think pieces.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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The schedule includes more than 300 enriching events, from lectures and concerts to recitals and family programs.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Since 2016, Campbell's sermons have been broadcast to a national audience on the PTL Television Network.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
12 May 2025
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At the end, Jelly Roll gave a quick, impassioned sermon about God’s grace before wishing Shaboozey a happy birthday.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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Key foreign leaders have reaffirmed support for Ukraine after Trump’s public harangue of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last month and taken steps to expand their defense outlays.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Americans were prepared for a lecture from Russia’s longtime foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, who is well known for his tedious harangues.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Tirade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tirade. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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