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
The 41-year-old’s name has been mentioned several times in testimony, as Cudi's ties to Combs’ former girlfriend Cassie Ventura allegedly sent the defendant into violent tantrums.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 22 May 2025
The concern that gentle parenting might spoil kids isn't new—especially in online parenting discourse where videos of parents calmly narrating a tantrum or negotiating with a preschooler tend to go viral.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 5 May 2025
In today’s newsletter: Why Cannes still flexes in a chaotic industry
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This year, Cannes will have an extra frisson of, uh, excitement thanks to Trump’s tariff tantrum and the vibe toward Americans in general.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
Eventually, the child will learn how to regulate emotions on their own, which requires you to step back a little—even during tantrums.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 5 May 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 22 May 2025
The concern that gentle parenting might spoil kids isn't new—especially in online parenting discourse where videos of parents calmly narrating a tantrum or negotiating with a preschooler tend to go viral.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 5 May 2025
In today’s newsletter: Why Cannes still flexes in a chaotic industry
How to roll with the chaos without losing your cool
Why hustling beats clinging to the past
This year, Cannes will have an extra frisson of, uh, excitement thanks to Trump’s tariff tantrum and the vibe toward Americans in general.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
Eventually, the child will learn how to regulate emotions on their own, which requires you to step back a little—even during tantrums.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 5 May 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
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The outburst comes just days after Trump and Musk appeared together for a chummy White House news conference billed as a friendly sendoff for the latter.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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That 18-point outburst remains Johannès’ lone double-digit scoring night of the season in seven tries.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the driver, who was not identified, dead at the scene.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The accident scene was just four blocks from the teen’s West Ridge home.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Photo taken after an explosion in downtown Tehran amid Israel's two-day campaign of strikes against Iran on June 15.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The explosion of betting options signals the next stage of growth for U.S. sports betting, shifting from wagers placed before a game to betting during a game.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2025
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From funny reactions to adorable giggles, see some of the best moments from Thursday's big game Comments Taylor Swift is back in her sporty era!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Asked about their emotional reactions to immigrants, those in the dehumanization group communicated more anger and disgust.—
Nicholas DiMarzio,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Women prefer looser fits that can easily be layered or tucked into pants or a skirt.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images With that being said, the Lakers have now been connected to an intriguing name in NBA free agency who could be a perfect fit for the team.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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The shot sent Fenway Park into a frenzy and left the Yankees ruminating over a few calls that didn’t go their way in the top of the frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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For now, two trends in the market have emerged to keep the rental prices at a stable level: slowed rental demand and a recent construction frenzy.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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For Karen’s author, such rage was a real departure.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2025
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Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza rage on, the U.S. national debt grows, and President Donald Trump’s trade policies continue to jolt adversaries and allies alike.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrum. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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