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as in to rage
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
she seethed at the very thought of the staff's staggering incompetence
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Recent Examples of seethe
Not all of their demands are included in the bill, but Trump may sign some executive orders soon to address their lingering concerns.
Democrats seethed and promised to campaign on the bill’s Medicaid cuts.
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 22 May 2025
His detractors seethe that his aggressiveness will some day backfire.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
The victors gloat, the losers seethe and neither side gives an inch.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Well, Materialists has repurposed that trope once again, and the internet is seething.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 June 2025
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 22 May 2025
His detractors seethe that his aggressiveness will some day backfire.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
The victors gloat, the losers seethe and neither side gives an inch.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Well, Materialists has repurposed that trope once again, and the internet is seething.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seethe
Verb
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Warm magnolia, Bulgarian rose, tangerine, and musk swirl into a skin-hugging composition that’s sultry, subtle, and undeniably chic—just like the icon herself.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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As summer winds down and whispers of fall and the coming year begin to swirl, our thoughts naturally turn to what 2026 might bring.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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While the debate rages on, the funerals keep coming.—
For the Carroll County Times,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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Now seven months into his term and the conflict still raging on, Trump's expressed increasing frustration with Putin's leadership.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Using gamification – such as streaks, leader boards, and rewards – and engaging friends and family, Duolingo can create a community of learners which increases word-of-mouth and lowers churn, Medium reported.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Its murkiness often comes from natural limestone churned up by the current — a mineral that supports aquatic life by balancing the river’s pH. To read the full story by Mackensy Lunsford (and find out where to paddle playfully), tap the link to her reporting here.—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Aug. 2025
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Loud marching bands paraded randomly through the cobblestoned streets and alleys, food vendors attracted crowds with their steaming hot Cervelat and St. Galler bratwurst, plates of creamy raclette, and fresh pints of local beer.—
Ben Davidson Correspondent,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
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Michael Mann–style shots of characters considering their lives while staring into the middle distance at crashing waves or steaming fields of lava are beautiful and plentiful.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Dominating a narrow workflow beats boiling the ocean. 3.—
Ashis Ghosh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To keep things healthy, try baking or boiling them instead of deep frying.2 When consumed unripe, plantains cause a slower rise in blood sugar compared to ripe bananas or refined carbs.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
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The war in Gaza is roiling politics and cultural life in Britain and elsewhere: 521 people were arrested outside Parliament on Saturday for supporting a proscribed group, Palestine Action, in one of the biggest mass arrests in UK history.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Dolphins sideline erupted, with may offensive teammates storming the corner of the field to celebrate with Eskridge, including wide receivers coach Robert Prince, exuberant for one of his players.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Both women complained profusely to me about it before storming out.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Seethe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seethe. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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