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
But the mini-market tantrum is less about disliking prosperity than worrying it might not be sustainable given the way bond yields and the Federal Reserve are acting in response.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
Fiscal rectitude may only come to reign after a few bond market tantrums.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The story is broken into three chapters signalled by title cards, each corresponding to a tantrum thrown by the protagonist, Prescott.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Consider, for instance, a child throwing a tantrum in a store.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
Fiscal rectitude may only come to reign after a few bond market tantrums.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The story is broken into three chapters signalled by title cards, each corresponding to a tantrum thrown by the protagonist, Prescott.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Consider, for instance, a child throwing a tantrum in a store.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for tantrum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrum
Noun
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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
Noun
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It’s also hindered, even hobbled, by its unwelcome surreal outbursts that make its messaging rather murky.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Their ongoing conflict was shared in a new Reddit post this week, exposing years of apparent manipulation and entitlement that have culminated in accusations and emotional outbursts.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Additional scenes were shot in the hotel’s restaurants, pool, gym, boxing ring, spirit house, beach and common areas, as well as those luxurious water hammocks.—
Jordan Riefe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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One of the newest attractions extending from Bangkok to the Khao Yai region is Art Forest, a public project intended to propel Thailand’s contemporary art scene into the center of the Southeast Asia spotlight.—
Lane Nieset,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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The explosion caused damage from the ninth floor upwards, the fire department said in a statement obtained by the outlet, and two of the fatality victims and an five or the injured were tourists from Macau.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear watchdog, said that its team at the site heard a large explosion shortly before 2 a.m. local time Friday (7 p.m. ET Thursday).—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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People took to the comments section of the creator's post to share their reactions.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Her surprised reaction to the crowd's apparent disapproval went viral.—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The pants feature a slightly loose fit in the leg that allows for optimal movement and an elastic waistband that provides enough stretch to be comfortable without leaving you constantly pulling up your pants.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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The fundamental optimism of the administration about AI is also a good fit with an America that aspires to remain the premier tech and economic power in another American century.—
The Editors,
National Review,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Patrick Reed drained a hole-in-one at the 'Watering Hole,' which sent fans into a frenzy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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That froze the clock at 6:06 and sent the Bell Centre into a frenzy.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Thomas Kienzle | Afp | Getty Images Graham’s comments come as debate rages over the substance of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which Trump announced last week, and what a deal could entail.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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Lululemon Scuba Oversized Side-Slit Hoodie $118 $69 at Lululemon According to my teenager, this oversized Scuba hoodie is all the rage at school for one specific reason: the prominent Lululemon logo on the hood, which is the star of the show.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrum. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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