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verb

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Recent Examples of rant
Noun
The sudden rant against Swift appeared to be unprompted as the singer has not mentioned either him or his 2024 opponent in recent months. Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 And that’s part of what’s so destabilizing about LaBeouf’s rants, his tantrums, his meltdowns. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2025
Verb
Share in moderation There’s nothing wrong with ranting to a friend about something or bringing up a personal issue. Seraphina Seow, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025 Kanye ranted, collapsed, rebounded—chaotically, but consistently. Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for rant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rant
Noun
  • These tendencies fueled misunderstandings and personal tirades, which heightened existing strategic disagreements with others that ultimately contributed to his dismissal.
    Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • There was no postgame tirade about a complete lack of pushback because no such tirade was needed.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The most frequently cited reasons for wanting to move were concerns about LGBTQ+ rights – 76% – the sociopolitical climate – 71% – anti-trans rhetoric and climate – 60% – and anti-trans laws and policies – 47%.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 3 June 2025
  • Drawing the line between criticism and hate Jonathan, a Jewish young professional in Washington, D.C., said political leaders must more clearly condemn rhetoric that veers into incitement.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2025
Verb
  • Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace seem to have huffed an entire boxed set of Friday Night Lights before sitting down to brainstorm Landman.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
  • The bear growled, huffed and clacked her teeth — making sure her message of getting away from her cubs got across.
    Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • The diatribe came as the European Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate and after Powell spoke last week of the potential economic consequences of Trump’s tariff agenda.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The Emmy-winner’s diatribe last year was specifically taking aim at Dr. Brian Morley, the former AmeriHealth Caritas medical director, and his testimony during a 2017 Medicaid hearing about home nursing visits and their costs.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Archetypal playboy Eddie Irvine has always loved a humble brag, renowned for accumulating a long list boys toys assets after following a successful F1 career.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 24 May 2025
  • Loewe’s Puzzle bag, which Anderson introduced in his first collection, and which is made from soft leather cut into patchwork pieces and then stitched back together at rakish angles, is a choice non-blingy brag.
    Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Reviewers raved about its flattering fit and versatile styling—wear the pieces together with gold accessories, or mix in basics like a white tee or denim jacket for more casual looks.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
  • My whole family raved about its sweet-tart flavor and creamy texture.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • Try supplements: Certain supplements, such as Riboflavin and CoQ10, can help reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.
    Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
  • Clearly, this is just the start of what will be an all-out attack on workers.
    Jim Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • On December 7, after a 4-2 defeat at Brentford, Newcastle were 12th in the table and, externally, there was chatter about Eddie Howe’s position.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 29 May 2025
  • Suddenly, though, there is a confluence of intriguing points: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that, if the chatter is to be believed, will see resistance in the Senate but that resistance will be about some combination of spending cuts and tax increases.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 May 2025

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“Rant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rant. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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