1
as in to swirl
to be in a state of violent rolling motion the water seethed with schools of feeding piranha

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of seethe The two kids are just sitting there reacting to it, and Richard Dreyfuss is just sitting there seething. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025 The showdown scenes are fun as hell — especially the ones in the dark hallways of the mansion — and as always, Neal McDonough is there to seethe with menace as the top-tier mad scientist baddie. Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025 Especially during the pandemic, when there was so much anxiety, just seething under the surface. Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 April 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM PDT Loading your audio article Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the nation’s streets Saturday in an eruption of anger, alarm and seething discontent over President Donald Trump’s wholesale remaking of America’s economy, its government and its place in the world. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seethe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seethe
Verb
  • As the questions surrounding Oasis‘ fast-approaching reunion tour continue to swirl, longtime bassist Andy Bell has confirmed his presence within the lineup.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 15 May 2025
  • Investigators later found that a wrench had jammed the plane’s control gears; rumors swirled that someone had sabotaged Coleman, but no further evidence of foul play ever emerged.
    Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • In the weeks between Passover and Shavuot, a plague raged amongst the disciples of the great sage Rabbi Akiva and on Lag BaOmer, the dying ceased.
    Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
  • Pope Francis frequently called for peace in Ukraine, and the relationship became strained as the conflict raged on.
    Dan Gooding Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • When the ocean is relatively calm and shallow, there is also less plankton, sand, particles, and other materials constantly churning in the waves, which gives the water a clearer appearance.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
  • Here’s what the next few days could hold: Dangerous storms threaten major Midwest metros Thursday A storm churning over the north-central US Thursday morning fueled feisty storms later in the afternoon and evening in the Midwest.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • With more fans steaming, says Pitaro, ESPN will offer features that allow users to personalize their content.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2025
  • Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.
    Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • If boiled and dehydrated, the useful components of the placenta may be altered and reduced.
    Marley Dewey, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
  • Audiences will witness how life finds a way to survive on a planet where meteors fall, super volcanoes erupt, seas boil and the land moves.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The administration has accused Harvard of continuing to consider ethnicity when reviewing student applications and of allowing discrimination against Jews as a result of the pro-Palestinian student protest movement that roiled American campuses last year.
    Reuters, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • Lawyers for Trump and the media company are holding mediation talks about a potential settlement, news that has reportedly roiled staffers inside the network.
    Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • The Panthers stormed back in this series by getting the game played on their terms at Amerant Bank Arena.
    Chris Johnston, New York Times, 12 May 2025
  • The reigning champs built substantial leads at home in both Games 1 and 2, but New York stormed back to win both those contests in stunning fashion.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Seethe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seethe. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on seethe

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!