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to talk loudly and wildly
when the waiter gave him incorrect change, he began ranting about the restaurant's poor service
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Recent Examples of ranting
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
Santat’s illustrations begin with straightforward, muted sincerity and become brighter, busier, and more gleeful—filling every corner of the page—as Sharpson’s narrator becomes ever more unhinged, ranting about fish spies, fish disguises, and fish taking over the world.
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Elise Broach,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Those are just a few of the questions that audience members are ranting and raving their way through while exiting the Hayes Theater.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
Was there ever a great Final Four that didn't have one guy in a suit (or pullover) lording over the media room, ranting in the locker room or pointing fingers on one of those sidelines?
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ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Trump later took to his Truth Social page to continue ranting against the ballroom construction block.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
Pity those, too, ranting about the impurity of his points.
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Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
Out-of-work electrician Bart Ross, who had a long history of ranting against judges and lawyers, shot himself two days later during a traffic stop outside Milwaukee.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Trump continued ranting as Welker tried to fit in more questions about the weaponization fund, but the president said he was done with the interview, thanking Welker for the time and wishing her a good day before walking away.
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Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
Santat’s illustrations begin with straightforward, muted sincerity and become brighter, busier, and more gleeful—filling every corner of the page—as Sharpson’s narrator becomes ever more unhinged, ranting about fish spies, fish disguises, and fish taking over the world.
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Elise Broach,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Those are just a few of the questions that audience members are ranting and raving their way through while exiting the Hayes Theater.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
Was there ever a great Final Four that didn't have one guy in a suit (or pullover) lording over the media room, ranting in the locker room or pointing fingers on one of those sidelines?
—
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Trump later took to his Truth Social page to continue ranting against the ballroom construction block.
—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
Pity those, too, ranting about the impurity of his points.
—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
Out-of-work electrician Bart Ross, who had a long history of ranting against judges and lawyers, shot himself two days later during a traffic stop outside Milwaukee.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranting
Adjective
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The Commission ultimately left it at 400 feet, prompting an intense reaction from the angry crowd.
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Some of the women who were angry contacted the SFMOMA not simply to share feedback, but to try to ensure Bahr could never work with the institution again.
Verb
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This version is battery-powered, meaning no more huffing and puffing!
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Lee began huffing gasoline at seven years old, court documents stated.
Adjective
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Sorsby’s physical talent had college coaches raving.
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From bridal showers to garden parties, this sparkling pink drink is sure to get raving reviews.
Adjective
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Several of those irate neighbors have put their opposition on file with the state and are expected to attend the hearing at One South Station, Floor 3, on Tuesday to speak their minds.
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Even with their growing adoption, these extra charges and their unclear uses have left longtime servers like Maria Stathis on the receiving end of irate guests.
Adjective
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Or that Penélope Cruz’s sultry chilliness would jibe with either her male counterparts or Wilde’s diary-of-a-mad-housewife interpretation of a brittle, eager-to-impress woman brimming with creative frustration.
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Are Nationals fans still mad at Bryce Harper for leaving?
Adjective
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The book-club members roundly disliked it, indignant that the character was being driven mad by perimenopause, as if hormone-replacement therapy didn’t exist.
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Judge Timothy Mazzei asked him Wednesday in a loud, indignant voice.
Adjective
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Rob-Will’s enraged face as Beulah told him what the situation actually is was pretty amazing.
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Massive, lumpy-looking hippos, who prefer to wallow or swim slowly in water pools, lakes, and rivers can run as fast as 25 km/h (about 70 meters in 10 seconds), a respectable sprinting speed not to be matched by most adults trying to outrun an enraged animal.
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But after 90-plus minutes against Cape Verde on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium, the smiles turned to seething expressions and consternation.
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As much excitement as the arrival of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd has created for this WNBA franchise, there is just as much seething frustration within the organization at the city of Dallas over an agreement that was announced with great fanfare, only for nothing to happen.
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“Ranting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranting. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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