as in huff
an outburst or display of excited anger
had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints
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Recent Examples of tantrum
John had come off his final world tour and was exhausted from the multi-year trek, at times throwing temper tantrums in the studio in the frustration to create something vibrant and new.
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Melinda Newman, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
Of course, this kind of a temper tantrum could have a real economic impact.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
The 28-year-old from Vineland, New Jersey, took to social media and threw a prejudiced tantrum aimed at the entire country of Mexico.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
These tantrums may involve kicking, screaming, and stomping.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Mar. 2025
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Melinda Newman, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
Of course, this kind of a temper tantrum could have a real economic impact.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
The 28-year-old from Vineland, New Jersey, took to social media and threw a prejudiced tantrum aimed at the entire country of Mexico.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
These tantrums may involve kicking, screaming, and stomping.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tantrum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrum
Noun
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Noun
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In some cases, the person may exhibit sudden emotional outbursts or changes in temperament.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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The seven-goal outburst on Saturday vs. Washington gives the Jackets 254 goals.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Read is accused of striking O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV during a drunken argument and then leaving the scene, where he was found dead with signs of severe head trauma and hypothermia the next morning.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Walshy Fire has long been involved in the dancehall scene.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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From Ediacaran Precursors To The Cambrian Explosion The discovery and classification of Dickinsonia have had profound implications for our understanding of the Cambrian explosion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Authorities also said there was a vehicle on fire, which has since been put out, at the address of the house explosion.—
Kelly Murray,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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China is also heavily focused on the domestic reaction to the tariffs, with social media users this week widely reposting an April 7 editorial in the official People’s Daily warning against panic.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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As Ellie and Dina’s relationship develops, is this reaction from the townsfolk going to become a theme?—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Please evaluate my idea with reference to market opportunity, problem-market fit, differentiation from competition, the viability of the business model, feasibility and scalability.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And the data suggests Ipswich Town’s Delap could actually be a better fit for Nottingham Forest than United, given their transitional style and the 22-year-old’s ball-carrying skills.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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About an hour earlier, Charli XCX had sent the crowd into an all-out frenzy with a set that included surprise appearances from Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Troye Sivan.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2025
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The patrons went into a frenzy as McIlroy dropped to his knees and started crying, as the dream and goal finally turned into reality.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Seems like podcasts are all the rage these days, so what makes Tracy's any different?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The year is 2025 and ninjas are once again all the rage.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrum. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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