1
as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
he silently fumed as his ex-girlfriend danced with her new beau
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2
as in to storm
to express one's anger usually violently
when she found out her driver's license was being suspended, she fumed, throwing papers across the room and shouting at the top of her lungs
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Recent Examples of fume
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 May 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left fuming at full-time after watching his side get the penalty decision overturned after a VAR review.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
These quiet, fume-free SUVs lend well to the outdoor life and light footprint vibe.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Johnson and other Republican leaders soon faced a room of fuming members who do not typically cause headaches for leadership or hold up votes.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 May 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left fuming at full-time after watching his side get the penalty decision overturned after a VAR review.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Wearing a mask can further limit fume exposure.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
These quiet, fume-free SUVs lend well to the outdoor life and light footprint vibe.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fume
Verb
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The menu reads like a love letter to the nearby ocean, with a raw bar serving oysters and littleneck clams by the half-dozen and steaming bowls of clam chowder.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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Dale thought of the donuts and wondered if steaming them in their combination oven would consistently bake them all the way through.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
Verb
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According to authorities, a group of individuals attempted to storm a police station in the French capital late Saturday.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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But the Thunder stormed back to briefly take the lead just before halftime behind reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s 13 points in the second quarter.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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However, large quantities of smoke, dust or other air pollutants can give the typically white celestial body a blue or green hue, according to astronomy blog EarthSky.—
Hali Smith
May 30,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2026
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Mendoza exited his bedroom to find that the roof of his unit had collapsed, allowing intense heat and heavy smoke into the unit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
Verb
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And the dogfight for the NL East cellar rages on.—
Greg Cote
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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As negotiators progress toward a potential deal in Iran, another regional conflict is raging.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Unusual cloud formations took shape above Houston’s highways on Tuesday.—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Over the prairie there would be lightning that evening, dropping in shattering bolts from swollen purple clouds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In the capital, the attacks damaged several residential and commercial buildings, sparking fires and burning cars, authorities said.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Family Akelarre is an adults-forward hotel, designed more for couples and contemplative travelers than for toddlers with energy to burn.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The series is a miasma of orphans, failsons, and fuckups, all tragic figures who turn to capitalism to heal them.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Over sunny instrumentation, Rhys flits back and forth between English and Welsh in what feels like a nonsensical miasma of free association.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
Verb
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According to Amazon shoppers, one foaming facial cleanser is worth adding to your lineup.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The Timberwolves foamed at the mouth, eager to back up Jaden McDaniels’ trash talk about Denver’s defense from three days earlier.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Fume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fume. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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