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
While restraint collapse and tantrums can look similar on the surface, their triggers are different.
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
Polley’s Polley ends up (understandably) screaming in frustration when Matt pratfalls his way into the shot, a tantrum the indie director could hardly relate to as someone known for facilitating calm, peaceful productions on intimate character studies.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
The screams of a toddler in the throes of a tantrum reverberate deeply within parents.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Any doubt that the Donald Trump tantrum tariffs are the cause of the bloodbath in the stock market, wiping out the wealth and retirement savings of tens of millions of Americans, was settled yesterday morning.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
Polley’s Polley ends up (understandably) screaming in frustration when Matt pratfalls his way into the shot, a tantrum the indie director could hardly relate to as someone known for facilitating calm, peaceful productions on intimate character studies.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
The screams of a toddler in the throes of a tantrum reverberate deeply within parents.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Any doubt that the Donald Trump tantrum tariffs are the cause of the bloodbath in the stock market, wiping out the wealth and retirement savings of tens of millions of Americans, was settled yesterday morning.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrum
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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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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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And while some have dubbed the rescue a real-life Baywatch moment, there are other ways the Traitors season 3 star knows how to make a scene.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This is a post about a scene that’s somehow even sillier.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
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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Chemicals, allergies, adverse reactions to certain medications and some cancers can also cause meningitis.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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What's more, where the salt hits the fruit's flesh, the reaction leaves the sweetness concentrated right at the surface, or where your tongue first contacts the watermelon.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 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
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The contrast between the stillness of figures in the tie cockpit and the frenzy of Mon’s movement on the dance floor also emphasizes the emotional toll of the rebellion.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Gold prices just surged past $3,500 an ounce for the first time, with a perfect storm of stock market volatility, Fed policies, Trump’s tariffs, and trade war concerns sending the precious metal into a frenzy.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
22 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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At the time, designer-label wool pencil skirts, sheer blouses, flares, furs and leather coats were all the rage, but with the launch of Dressbarn, Jaffe managed to offer her customers the latest in fashion, including designer looks, at much lower prices.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrum. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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