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
Following President Donald Trump's electoral victory in November, Zegler issued a foulmouthed tirade against him, receiving further criticism in the process.
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The -- the president went on a tirade against Tillis last night.
—ABC News, 29 June 2025
Carlson on Monday continued his tirade against some foreign policy hawks in President Donald Trump's orbit, accusing them of pushing for the United States to get involved in Israel's military campaign against Iran.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Trump has said little about Musk’s tirade against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The -- the president went on a tirade against Tillis last night.
—ABC News, 29 June 2025
Carlson on Monday continued his tirade against some foreign policy hawks in President Donald Trump's orbit, accusing them of pushing for the United States to get involved in Israel's military campaign against Iran.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Trump has said little about Musk’s tirade against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tirade
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In the midst of the appeals process in the Gawker case, Hogan faced another major controversy in 2015 after another tape leaked, this one containing a racist diatribe that included complaints about his daughter dating a Black man and liberal use of the n-word.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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Her sudden exit comes a day after xAI, Musk's artificial intelligence startup that has been merged with X, went on an antisemitic diatribe and praised Hitler, prompting widespread denunciation.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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The restaurant was a favorite hangout of the Gilbert Goons and the site of seven parking lot attacks, according to beating videos, interviews and police records.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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His campaign has said Trump's online attacks often result in new campaign donors.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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In 2024, a girl in Madison, Wisconsin, participated in the event with her mother, provoking severe criticism particularly from Wisconsin Republican politicians who tried to ban the event this year.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The Washington football franchise changed its name from the Washington Redskins to the Commanders after decades of criticism about its name and logo.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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This has placed him in Trump's crosshairs and earned him a social media rant from the president on Tuesday.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Anyway, in the middle of a rant about all this, Trump also threatened to scuttle a deal the Commanders announced in April to build a new stadium in Washington, D.C. if the team doesn't change the name back.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Bruce Springsteen has escalated his beef with Donald Trump, dropping an entire live EP of anti-Trump jeremiads.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Hay dashed off another jeremiad to their associates.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
20 May 2025
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Three days of readings, a lecture, musical performances and even a children’s version of the running of the bulls are planned for the Hemingway Birthday Weekend, July 18-20 in Oak Park.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Generally, all expedition cruise operators include many of the activities – with some available for an extra charge – most meals and beverages, onboard lectures, Citizen Science activities, and select gear such as parkas, per Maguire.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Evangelist Justin Zhong with the church has since done a sermon discussing the recent coverage and attention the church has gotten.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
13 July 2025
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On a Sunday during the trial, William Jennings Bryan preached a fire-and-brimstone sermon to an enormous crowd on the courthouse lawn.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.
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