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ranting

  • present participle of rant.
  • a word derived from rant.

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No one wants to be remembered as a ranting, near mad man or woman, though on a certain level there is plenty of reason to rail against death.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 9, 2026

It’s the kind of passive shuffle people do when faced with someone unhoused asking for money, or when someone having a mental health crisis begins ranting in the streets.

From Slate Oct. 22, 2025

"In terms of the way I want the team to play, if you saw me on the side ranting and raving I can't expect the players to be exciting, express themselves and play with freedom."

From BBC Jun. 28, 2025

There’s nothing wrong with ranting to a friend about something or bringing up a personal issue.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2025

The one-eared, pint-size Looney Tune ranting at you?

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli