Thesaurus results for TANTRUM

tantrum

noun

ˈtan-trəm

Definition of tantrum

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 Sierra’s mother, Mercedes Pedraza, testified that Sierra wasn’t the same after the accident and had frequent tantrums, refused to follow rules and ultimately dropped out of high school. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 For most of human history, our Sun’s occasional tantrums have been of little concern to those of us living on Earth’s surface. — Mike McRae 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 Elementary school students may have tantrums, be clingy, have toileting accidents, engage in uncontrollable crying or become less talkative as a result of changes in schools, homes and caregivers. — Nikki R Wooten, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 Ah yes—in addition to memorizing lines and choreography, Hiddleston and Atwell were both reckoning with sleep deprivation and toddler tantrums. — Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tantrum

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Noun

Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026

Definition of huff

Noun

Rushing went through a learning curve juggling his defensive and offensive responsibilities, and navigating intense online scrutiny of his outbursts on the field and in the dugout.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
From harassing Brady over his divorce from Gisele Bündchen on social media to trying to be a rapper and much more, Brown’s post-football life has been one filled with public outbursts and controversial statements and stunts.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of outburst

Noun

Music scenes were insular; tapes were copied by hand and passed between friends and family.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Soundtracks often work in a similar way—music that’s been composed with the idea of accompaniment, melodies that are meant to join with a story already can work perfectly when one is in the midst of creating a character or scene.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of scene

Noun

Using the Gemini North telescope, Caiazzo and colleagues zoomed in on Pa 30, discovering knots along the strands of gas radiating out from the site of the cosmic explosion, like pearls on a string.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The explosion was set off in front of the local branch of Colombia's tax collection agency near the Francisco de Paula de Santander International bridge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of explosion

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The vaccine’s side effects were mainly the sore arm, fatigue and other reactions typical of mRNA coronavirus vaccination, MD Anderson's Tawbi said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
The vaccine’s side effects were mainly the sore arm, fatigue and other reactions typical of mRNA coronavirus vaccination, Tawbi said.

— Lauren Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of reaction

Noun

That might sound like yet another dubious use of artificial technology, but anyone who's ever had to deal with different screw sizes has likely had the experience of trying a couple of different screwdrivers or bits to get the exact right fit.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
What works for a casual night out with friends may not be the right fit a romantic dinner or a special occasion.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of fit

Noun

Concerns also remain that their prices shot too high following a yearslong frenzy, even though companies in the industry continue to report growth.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Stocks that have benefited from the frenzy over AI have been swinging over rising worries about their path ahead.

— Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of frenzy

Noun

Female rage became a lucrative entertainment category by making women’s anger legible as power.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026
Sharp lines and interesting dimensions were all the rage for Watts, who was dressed in a structured black-and-white gown from Roksanda’s spring 2027 collection.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of rage

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