as in angry
feeling or showing anger
I was fuming after losing the game by a single point
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as in steaming
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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as in storming
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 fuming
James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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
Other gamers are fuming that Microsoft has also changed its policies to block users from redeeming Reward points to pay for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Judges accustomed to having government lawyers comply with their orders have been left fuming.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Besides the pick, Lindsey had an off day with inaccurate passes and suffered another sack in the red zone that led to Fleck fuming at him.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
The grinding win earns the Bruins a spot Sunday’s title game against South Carolina, the three-time national champions who ended reigning champion UConn’s undefeated season and left Huskies coach Geno Auriemma fuming.
—John Marshall, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The grinding win earns the Bruins a spot Sunday's title game against South Carolina, the three-time national champions who ended reigning champion UConn's undefeated season and left Huskies' coach Geno Auriemma fuming.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Bebeto later told him that strike partner Romário was fuming in the dressing room at half-time that Baresi had miraculously recovered.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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
Other gamers are fuming that Microsoft has also changed its policies to block users from redeeming Reward points to pay for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Judges accustomed to having government lawyers comply with their orders have been left fuming.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Besides the pick, Lindsey had an off day with inaccurate passes and suffered another sack in the red zone that led to Fleck fuming at him.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
The grinding win earns the Bruins a spot Sunday’s title game against South Carolina, the three-time national champions who ended reigning champion UConn’s undefeated season and left Huskies coach Geno Auriemma fuming.
—John Marshall, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The grinding win earns the Bruins a spot Sunday's title game against South Carolina, the three-time national champions who ended reigning champion UConn's undefeated season and left Huskies' coach Geno Auriemma fuming.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuming
Adjective
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Lee remembers her parents sending her to a friend’s house several blocks away when an angry mob showed up at her family’s home to protest Black residents moving into the Fort Worth neighborhood.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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According to the volunteer, Niemann got angry after NOT getting fire ant relief, kicked a white flag, kicked some sand, and then proceeded to launch his iron into the fescue area.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Primitive manmade paths have been carved among the hills, which are dotted with steaming vents, small rivers, and glacial ice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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When in doubt, stick to food that is cooked and served steaming hot.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Verb
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But to compare them with Thomas Jefferson or American soldiers storming the beaches of Normandy is absurd and more than a little insulting.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Trump's displeasure eventually culminated in him ripping off his lapel mic and storming off the set.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Matt Riddle took the opportunity before an enraged Alex Hammerstone could make his mark.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Pratt became enraged at the city’s leadership, accusing Bass of negligence.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Even a raging campfire might throw only 30 or 40 lux.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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This question stabs at the heart of the culture war that is currently raging in America.—
Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Remember how outraged Republicans were by Hunter Biden’s business activities that now pale by comparison?—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2026
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Some authors, librarians, and miscellaneous posters were outraged that Barnett would pour scorn on the very field that he is officially tasked with championing.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Verb
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And Milly’s being this sort of seething, disconnected, sardonic character who is more of an observer.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
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Here, seething with envy at his counterpart in the North, Anta Claus sets out on a penguin-power journey to discover the secrets of a perfect Christmas.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Still with indignant nipples, though thankfully mine are hidden beneath said coat.—
Shyla Watson,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Previously, Hungarians opposed to the government were indignant but apathetic.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Fuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuming. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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