as in to storm
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
the newspaper's blatantly biased coverage made a lot of readers steam
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Recent Examples of steam
Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Many have reworked their menus to account for the simple physical fact that anything warm put into a container immediately begins to steam in its own heat, getting soggy.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
With all of Episode Five’s action being frontloaded, the back end of the installment sees the Z-Team hitting up their local supervillain bar to blow off some steam, dragging Robert in tow.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
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Verb
At Curry in a Hurry, Sajjad Chowdhury ladles steaming goat curry into a bowl for a customer while reflecting on the news the very building where investigators say the high-stakes poker games took place is just a block away.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Many have reworked their menus to account for the simple physical fact that anything warm put into a container immediately begins to steam in its own heat, getting soggy.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
But the flight cancellations are raising the stakes in Congress as bipartisan talks to reopen the government gain steam after the Democrats swept the off-year elections.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
With all of Episode Five’s action being frontloaded, the back end of the installment sees the Z-Team hitting up their local supervillain bar to blow off some steam, dragging Robert in tow.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steam
Verb
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Police geared up and stormed the compound, using a hoe to knock the padlock off a door inside.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Players must focus on teamwork, communication and coordination to successfully complete orders before customers get angry and storm out.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Some incredible lines come out of people’s mouths, and then the clouds gather again.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The clouds billowed as far east as New York, choking farm economies in the middle of the country and sending millions of people on the move.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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They’re boiled and rolled in breadcrumbs browned in butter, topped with powdered sugar, and served warm.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Freeze extra for later, sans any pasta, which is better when freshly boiled.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Video showed flames on the plane's left wing and a trail of smoke.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Named after a twice burned and rebuilt legendary tavern in Garrard County, Kentucky, Burnt Tavern Bourbon carries a subtle whisper of smoke, echoing its fiery past in every sip.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Walk out of a play’s shadows back into the clear light of day without a there to take with you, and even a burning cauldron will become little more than a brief candle.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Veg/cm/61 Fire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals recommends placing moth balls inside a sealed bag or container along with your clothing, making sure that no fumes can escape.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 2014, the Journal found, there were about 12 fume events per million departures.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cost of living is raging, high-paying job opportunities are scarce, and layoffs are on the rise.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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There was such conflict raging within me.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Are banks open on Veterans Day?—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, bank ATMs and digital banking features will typically still be available.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Steam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steam. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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