FULMINATING Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

fulminating

verb

Definition of fulminating

present participle of fulminate

as in huffing

to talk loudly and wildly she was embarrassed when her friend began fulminating at the restaurant about what's wrong with today's kids

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This version is battery-powered, meaning no more huffing and puffing!

— Anja Webb, Parents, 24 June 2026
Lee began huffing gasoline at seven years old, court documents stated.

— Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 9 June 2026

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Aside from his qualities as a coach, staff and players are privately raving about his ability to build strong personal connections in such a short time.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
With over 9,000 reviews on Amazon, people cannot stop raving about this sunscreen.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

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