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
Second, as mentioned before, parents should try not to resort to screens and tablets as a way to stop tantrums.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024
No one throws a tantrum like Urie, and Williams has perfect comedic and romantic chemistry with Damon Wayans Jr., who joins the cast as Derek’s friend, also named Derek.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Powell’s response was a classic dad move: Ignore the screaming toddler and let the tantrum run its course.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
Leo reacted by throwing a tantrum even a toddler would find undignified, only to later play it off as if the breakup was completely mutual.
—Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024
No one throws a tantrum like Urie, and Williams has perfect comedic and romantic chemistry with Damon Wayans Jr., who joins the cast as Derek’s friend, also named Derek.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Powell’s response was a classic dad move: Ignore the screaming toddler and let the tantrum run its course.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
Leo reacted by throwing a tantrum even a toddler would find undignified, only to later play it off as if the breakup was completely mutual.
—Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
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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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Loading your audio article FORT COLLINS — After a violent outburst almost cost him everything, Avery Morrow was determined to get his life back on track.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Angry outbursts, a lack of motivation and poor eating habits may be signs of election stress that will put some people at higher risk for cardiovascular problems this week, experts and research suggest.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The closest lodging is about ten miles away in tiny Huntsville, and the nearest hub, with hotels, dining, and an après scene, is 30 minutes downvalley in Ogden.Sam Pfeifle, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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So while the photography is lovely and the horses are impressive, the show devolves into hour after hour of similar scenes and bland drama.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Brazil’s Supreme Court was evacuated after two nearby explosions, stirring security concerns before the country hosts the G20 summit.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the new explosion of AI is just the latest development in a long line of technological evolution.Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Read more about the reaction among current and former Justice Department officials.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Hilariously, Bynum had his head in his iPhone after the game, basking in the reaction to his latest viral moment on social media.Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 11 Nov. 2024
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The cords are similar to the ones on our best overall pick and provide a stable fit while running, though the Nu25 isn’t as immovable as the harness system of the Nao RL.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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But the political world was thrown into a frenzy over the weekend for one poll: the Des Moines Register’s final Iowa poll before the election.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just moments later, the arena lights flickered, sending the Cleveland crowd into a frenzy.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Devin Williams received back-to-back sentences of 25 years to life in prison for the fatal shootings of Maria and Benison Tran, who were shot at near point-blank range after Williams snuck into their Dublin home and confronted them in a fit of jealous rage.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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How to cope right now Don’t suppress your emotions, process them In the immediate aftermath of the election results, you may be flooded with emotions ranging from despair to rage.Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantrum. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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