as in diatribe
a long angry speech or scolding
after the inspection by the health department, we had to listen to the manager's tirade about keeping the restaurant's kitchen cleaner
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Recent Examples of tirade
Russia-Ukraine Hours after President Donald Trump launched a fresh tirade against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and accused him of harming the peace talks, Russia launched a deadly wave of attacks on Kyiv.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
As the host attempted to express his respect for Benzino’s role at The Source, the Boston rep continued his tirade, further downplaying the hosts’ own media and cultural credentials.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The Georgia man escalated his tirade against the carrier on Dec. 3 by hitting the carrier's vehicle with his green tractor.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The allegations at Oregon included berating players during practices and after games, and throwing and kicking objects during locker-room tirades.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
As the host attempted to express his respect for Benzino’s role at The Source, the Boston rep continued his tirade, further downplaying the hosts’ own media and cultural credentials.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The Georgia man escalated his tirade against the carrier on Dec. 3 by hitting the carrier's vehicle with his green tractor.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The allegations at Oregon included berating players during practices and after games, and throwing and kicking objects during locker-room tirades.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tirade
Noun
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Pearl said in an unsolicited diatribe to local media.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Also familiar is the note of righteous outrage in the poet’s diatribe, at the end of Poem 64, against the corrupted morals of his day.—
Daniel Mendelsohn,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The attack left about 1,200 people dead, and militants captured Alexander and some 250 others to hold hostage. 'Greatest gift': Family of NJ's Edan Alexander heads to Israel as Hamas agrees to release How many hostages remain in Gaza?—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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In late August, Schuyler belatedly learned that Washington was preparing a second prong of attack, which would depart from Massachusetts and make its way north through the wilds of Maine and Quebec under Arnold’s command.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Since returning to office, Trump has directed his administration to act aggressively against foreign nationals who the Administration has alleged are undermining American interests, particularly in the context of criticism of Israel and campus protests against the war in Gaza.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Trump hasn't shied away from bashing Biden in speeches, online posts and executive orders, and the White House hasn't backed down in the face of the former president's criticisms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Following a similar antisemitic rant in 2022, which raised concerns for West’s mental wellbeing, the artist released an apology in Hebrew the next year.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
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His strangled, squalling voice can make a rant about toasters sound like a cry for help.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The jeremiads against gambling as a corrupting influence have conveniently quieted.—
Made by History,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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That’s not something that can be addressed fully in anything but the most jeremiad-esque of think pieces.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Keep in Mind Johnson hosts art openings, lectures, and other special events, so check social media for updates.—
Rachel Monroe,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Instead of lectures on empathy, managers get to practice it in real time.—
Lisa Bodell,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Since 2016, Campbell's sermons have been broadcast to a national audience on the PTL Television Network.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
12 May 2025
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Sunday sermons have avoided direct criticism of Washington’s pettiness, foul language, mismanagement and lies.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Key foreign leaders have reaffirmed support for Ukraine after Trump’s public harangue of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last month and taken steps to expand their defense outlays.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Americans were prepared for a lecture from Russia’s longtime foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, who is well known for his tedious harangues.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Tirade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tirade. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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