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as in tirade
a long angry speech or scolding
after complaining about the hotel's lousy service, the woman went off on another rant about the condition of her room
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as in rhetoric
boastful speech or writing
instead of addressing the current crisis, the mayor's speech was a lot of rant emphasizing his accomplishments
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as in to huff
to talk loudly and wildly
when the waiter gave him incorrect change, he began ranting about the restaurant's poor service
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Recent Examples of rant
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Nov. 2024
Daniel Rhodes, 25, a New Zealand man living in London, recently went viral on TikTok for a fantastic rant against sharing a bed with a partner, calling the idea insane.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Trump himself has been ranting in recent days that cheating is already taking place and his campaign has already taken legal action by filing lawsuits in multiple states.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Screenshots of the 23-year-old star’s anti-Trump Instagram rant have been making the rounds on social media this week, prompting critics to urge Disney to can its rising star.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Nov. 2024
Daniel Rhodes, 25, a New Zealand man living in London, recently went viral on TikTok for a fantastic rant against sharing a bed with a partner, calling the idea insane.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
But Oliver becomes increasingly agitated, ranting and pacing.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Trump himself has been ranting in recent days that cheating is already taking place and his campaign has already taken legal action by filing lawsuits in multiple states.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Morelle also openly spoke out against Mace's recent tirade to ban transgender lawmakers from using the bathroom of their choice.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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In 2019, the WNBA opened an investigation after complaints surfaced that LA Sparks GM Penny Toler used profanity and racial slurs in a tirade against players.Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Yet Biden administration officials have not espoused the same explicitly anti-media rhetoric as Trump and his top allies have for years.Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Officials in both countries know that Trump is a dealmaker, and some believe the conduct of his presidency will ultimately be less harsh than his rhetoric.Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pad see ew huffed with smokiness, the wok hei seared so deeply into the wide noodles that its potency could withstand even the indignities of carryout containers.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
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The guardian huffed and slammed the door shut, but a moment later, metal clunked, and the door was opened.Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
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Katie doesn’t wait for an answer, launching into a page-and-a-half diatribe against her sibling.Azazel Jacobs, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Corrie mostly reports on daily events, but the play allows her one diatribe, in the form of a message to her mother.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2024
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The humble brag is a new shiny toy for some people.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The brag quickly caught the attention of Swift fans across social media, who rushed to attack Spector while defending Swift.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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For a more interactive experience, locals rave about The Agora Borealis Marketplace, a one-stop shop for unique fine art and souvenirs.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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But not as cool as Kidman’s coolest pastime: 365 babygirl raving.Michael Savio, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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This attack marked the deadliest strike in recent months, surpassing another assault just three days earlier that killed 10 civilians.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Iranian tactics Iran and Israel have been waging a shadow espionage war for decades, using spies and informants to gather intelligence to carry out attacks against each other.Zeena Saifi, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The world is filled with chatter about whether AI can fulfill its promise in delivering ROI to the enterprise.R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The vibe of the evening is a slow crescendo, our chatter building to the point where three or four of us are simultaneously talking into our phones and thrusting them in front of one another, all with a remarkable sense of good cheer.Joe Ray, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Rant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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