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
Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
After proofing, they are broken into small servings, stuffed with pork and steamed.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Once Uzbekistan ran out of steam, Canada’s depth players pounced.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Verb
Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
After proofing, they are broken into small servings, stuffed with pork and steamed.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Noun
The nearly 1,100-square-foot spa and beach club, meanwhile, is home to a sauna, a steam room, an ice bath, and a snow shower.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Once Uzbekistan ran out of steam, Canada’s depth players pounced.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steam
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
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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London — On a boiling hot day in England, Jordan Dawson walks into a London pub with a tote bag by his side.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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If using tap water, boil it first.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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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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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To top it off, the X-Shinobi yachts are equipped with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion systems, ensuring a quiet and fume-free cruising experience for guests while helping to reduce the environmental impact of marine tourism.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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That could mean a Presidential drop-in by the First Golfer, which would mean road-closing security measures that can turn a Sunday drive into a Sunday park-and-fume.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 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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What happens if your bank account is frozen by mistake?—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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As a result, OMF is much more strongly tied to the economy and sentiment than the average bank.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Steam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steam. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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