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
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Drain and rinse with cold water until cool to the touch and no longer steaming.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The lower level has been turned into a wellness suite, with a sauna, steam shower, and gym, plus a home theater.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Is steaming better than boiling eggs for deviled eggs?
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Drain and rinse with cold water until cool to the touch and no longer steaming.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
These things tend to gain steam, so beat writer extraordinaire Chad Bishop went in search of answers.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The lower level has been turned into a wellness suite, with a sauna, steam shower, and gym, plus a home theater.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steam
Verb
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The Islamic Republic of Iran took the lives of two men convicted of trying to storm a military facility and access an armory in January, the Mizan news outlet of Iran's judiciary indicated on Sunday, according to Reuters.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Two hours later, Hans stormed out of the gaming hall and raced past the Chess Hall of Fame.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The cushions are crafted with a blend of polyester and cotton, and have a 3-inch depth that offers a cloud-like feel to keep you or guests comfortable for hours on end.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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The low cloud ceiling made rotary-wing insertion difficult.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This means water from the tap should be boiled for at least five minutes before drinking.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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This makes our reality boil and bubble!—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Plumes of smoke could be seen for miles, and hours later, crews are still monitoring for hotspots.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rational tax policies have also played an important role in curbing the trends of tobacco smoke.—
Bautista Vivanco,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The group then sprang into action, rushing to pull them from the burning vehicle and extinguish the flames.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dinner is focused around a large wood burning oven, putting out deliciously charred meats and veggies, and there’s a vibrant after-work drinks scene that always has this place pumping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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But not all of Hidalgo’s electorate are here for the fume-free boulevarding — many see life in Paris worsening under her tenure.—
Lisa Courbebaisse,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Graduate students in tie-dye shirts worked under fume hoods; on the glass that protected them from chemicals, synthesis reactions were scribbled in black marker.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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With the conflict in the Middle East raging on during the Weekend, stock futures fell on Sunday, after posting gains last week on hopes of a de-escalation.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s government is detaining family members and threatening to seize property of Iranian opposition figures in exile, some told the Associated Press, in the latest crackdown on dissenting voices as the war rages on.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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If applying for a Real ID, gather documents that prove your identity or residency, such as a passport, birth certificate, utility bills and bank statements.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The grant builds on the bank’s ongoing community engagement in the city that houses its largest workforce, Wells Fargo said.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Steam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steam. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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