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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
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2024
Tony award-winning Broadway actor Norbert Leo Butz is calling out Zachary Levi for politicizing the death of fellow stage actor Gavin Creel during a bizarre political rant.
—EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024
NewsNation host Chris Cuomo ranted against the ardent supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris during his YouTube show Tuesday.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Oct. 2024
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Watch Carey’s hilarious rant about overhead lighting below.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2024
Tony award-winning Broadway actor Norbert Leo Butz is calling out Zachary Levi for politicizing the death of fellow stage actor Gavin Creel during a bizarre political rant.
—EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
The singer stopped a concert in June to reflect on the difficulty of all the new media attention, and has repeatedly ranted on social media about fans violating her boundaries.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024
NewsNation host Chris Cuomo ranted against the ardent supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris during his YouTube show Tuesday.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rant
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Today’s tirade is simply a taste of the chaos and division that has been a hallmark of Trump’s MAGA rallies this entire campaign.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 July 2024
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West has been persona non grata in much of mainstream public life after launching a series of antisemitic tirades online in 2022.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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However, what violent extremists perceive as a tacit nod of approval — based on Trump’s own violent rhetoric — could lead to a surge in domestic terrorism in a country that remains anxious, angry and well-armed.Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Last fall, she was censured for her rhetoric on the Israel-Hamas war, which critics condemned as anti-Semitic.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 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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The diatribe culminated in one of the event’s loudest applauses—when Trump pledged to pursue capital punishment against murderous migrants.Eric Cortellessa / Gastonia, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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Putting Sir Porritt’s diatribe aside, its essence seems straightforward and sensible to me.Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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The retelling is less of a brag and more of Morris simply being excited about the experience.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
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Folks in it share photos and videos of themselves at games and offer brag posts.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 Jan. 2024
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This Amazon shopper raved about the versatility and convenience, saying it can be dressed up or down and washed without ironing.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Part Two one of the best movies of the year, as it has been raved by critics.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jackson showed little remorse for the victims of his violent attacks, which infuriated McManus.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Will Fairview’s high-powered attack, headlined by star senior wideout/running back Jordan Rechel, be enough to make noise in the playoffs after a so-so regular-season schedule?Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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Quartz’s Rocio Fabbro runs down Powell’s limited chatter about it.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Around 9:15, someone turned up the volume and Rachel Maddow’s voice rose above the chatter, warning that results would be coming in all night.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Rant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rant. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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