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irate

[ahy-reyt, ahy-reyt] / aɪˈreɪt, ˈaɪ reɪt /


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In a poll released earlier this summer, the Brennan Center found voters are increasingly irate over corruption in government.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

Torres bounced around three locations over the next four days with his father, girlfriend, three parakeets, a dog and a turtle named Squirt while fielding calls from irate and scared residents.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

It appears the moment of reckoning has arrived for BlueCo, who are now the target of an increasingly irate fanbase.

From BBC May 6, 2026

Mr. Scorsese, who was also married, became positively irate about Ms. Minnelli’s faithlessness.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 6, 2026

He was met by his mother, who was now awake and irate.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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