steamed

Definition of steamednext
past tense of steam

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of steamed There’s arguably nothing more annoying than rushing out the door to an event, only to realize your dress is wrinkled and needs to be steamed. Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 23 July 2026 Manila clams are woven into Italian cuisine, tossed in pasta or served steamed. Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 But don’t miss the crispy duck and walnut, and matsutake steamed chicken at the equally satisfying but more casual Yunnan specialty restaurant, Horizon. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026 The crust should feel crisp under your hands, with a soft, yielding give beneath it—a sign that the interior has steamed through properly. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026 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 Meals, from breakfast to dinner, feature a rotation of Guatemalan dishes, including ceviche, avocado salad, local fish steamed in banana leaves and roast chicken. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 The Peleliu, known as the Iron Nickel to sailors, steamed more than 1 million miles during more than 35 years of service. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steamed
Verb
  • Consider the many different editions of New York Yankees dynasties that boiled the blood of fans across America.
    Steve Buckley, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Even if eggs are boiled or poached, pairing them with healthy fats like avocado or nuts can provide the fat needed to support vitamin D absorption.
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto flew on Saturday to Central Kalimantan province, where more than 7,600 hectares (18,700 acres) have burned, to encourage authorities to get the haze cloud under control.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • In Collier County, a smaller fire near the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge burned seven acres and was 95% contained as of Sunday, with the FFS's Caloosahatchee field unit on the scene.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Teams of soldiers on Tuesday stormed Tambopata National Park, a spot in the Peruvian Amazon in the southeastern Madre de Dios region visited by an average of 40,000 tourists per year.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Phoenix reportedly stormed off the set of Haynes’ movie in July 2024 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The fire raged for most of the morning as firefighters tried their best to fight back the flames.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Timberwolves foamed at the mouth, eager to back up Jaden McDaniels’ trash talk about Denver’s defense from three days earlier.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
  • With her eyes closed and her palms turned upward, Scherzinger appeared to be in total peace as the ocean tide gently foamed around her feet.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Steamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamed. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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