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
There are widespread reports of passengers having luggage tantrums, and although the cause is easy to pinpoint, the solution remains elusive.
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Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Day care exists for this purpose: to distance working parents from the tears and tantrums and blowouts that mark every passing hour in the company of toddlers.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 9 Oct. 2024
Bosses will forgive carelessness, stupidity, tardiness, and a temper tantrum.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
The baby managed to nap on the fly most days, the six-year-old didn’t have notable tantrums, and both generally ate everything (pillowy mandazi, or African donuts, became a breakfast favorite).
—Tanveer Badal, CondĂ© Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Day care exists for this purpose: to distance working parents from the tears and tantrums and blowouts that mark every passing hour in the company of toddlers.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 9 Oct. 2024
Bosses will forgive carelessness, stupidity, tardiness, and a temper tantrum.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
The baby managed to nap on the fly most days, the six-year-old didn’t have notable tantrums, and both generally ate everything (pillowy mandazi, or African donuts, became a breakfast favorite).
—Tanveer Badal, CondĂ© Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrum
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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 huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
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Crosby continued his nearly 20-year assault on the Philadelphia Flyers with a 4-point outburst as the Penguins rolled to a 7-3 victory at PPG Paints Arena in their final game before the Christmas break.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This can lead to some awkward outbursts and odd stares in the U.S., but, in the Philippines, that’s just the way life is.Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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After arriving to the scene, officers worked quickly to evacuate patrons and secure the area.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Russian news agency Interfax reported that both pilots died in the crash, citing a preliminary assessment by emergency workers at the scene.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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According to a report from KPTV, the sudden explosion occurred inside a food truck owned by 4 Caminos Authentic Mexican Food in the downtown area of Vancouver, Wash., on Sunday, Dec. 15.Gil Macias, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Brunson’s explosion was a masterclass in resilience.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Davis was delighted by the reaction as people shared their laughter and joy at the video.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The market reaction to this week’s Fed meeting is a sign of things to come.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The more logical fit would be the other side of the Iron Bowl rivalry.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Adjust the fold-over cuff to achieve your ideal fit while staying cozy and chic all winter long.Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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In the desperate frenzy to get aid and supplies to people whose lives were upended by a hurricane, Blue Ridge Public Radio compiled efforts of government, schools and charity organizations.Bill Chappell, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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This kind of frenzy, in some way, is only to be expected at the dawn of the age of A.I., when the richest man in the world, intent on colonizing Mars, is an important adviser to the incoming president, and the distrust of government, media and corporate interests is exceedingly high.Ginia Bellafante, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Even more so than the Seventies comedy Next Stop, Greenwich Village, Llewyn captured the congested but exhilarating downtown New York world that Chalamet’s Dylan explores as America entered a new decade and folk music was the soft-spoken rage.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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Director Danny Boyle reunites with his 28 Weeks Later writer Alex Garland for this zombie horror sequel where the rage virus continues to rage on.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrum. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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