as in angry
feeling or showing anger
she was steaming after hearing that she was being slandered by someone who had once been her best friend
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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 steaming
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Martone’s gorgeous touch pass to Dvorak sent him steaming ahead with Travis Konecny, with only Mason Lohrei defending.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Start by steaming water with vinegar or lemon juice to loosen residue, making cleanup easier and safer.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Eventually, Arvidsson found Mittelstadt steaming down the middle of the ice and Mittelstadt buried a wrist shot over Vasilevskiy’s blocker.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, being sure to scrape the bottom and corners of the pot, until the mixture is steaming and slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
As of Tuesday morning, the Audace was steaming past the Bahamas while Total’s gas trading desk fields bids from potential buyers in Europe and Asia.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
That includes popular dishes such as golden-brown birria tacos and steaming molcajete.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Is steaming better than boiling eggs for deviled eggs?
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ironing or steaming clothes after a long travel day.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Martone’s gorgeous touch pass to Dvorak sent him steaming ahead with Travis Konecny, with only Mason Lohrei defending.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Start by steaming water with vinegar or lemon juice to loosen residue, making cleanup easier and safer.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Eventually, Arvidsson found Mittelstadt steaming down the middle of the ice and Mittelstadt buried a wrist shot over Vasilevskiy’s blocker.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, being sure to scrape the bottom and corners of the pot, until the mixture is steaming and slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
As of Tuesday morning, the Audace was steaming past the Bahamas while Total’s gas trading desk fields bids from potential buyers in Europe and Asia.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
That includes popular dishes such as golden-brown birria tacos and steaming molcajete.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Is steaming better than boiling eggs for deviled eggs?
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steaming
Adjective
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One of them, Amy, a blond child with limp ponytails and a thin dress that looks like it might have been stained, stands outside a porch door, her fists balled up, mouth open, angry or unhappy or both.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Adames looked more perturbed than angry, putting his hands on his hips before taking off his helmet and slowly walking to first base.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When asked why some of the most successful people on Earth would willingly subject themselves to the harsh conditions seen in the show’s promos — such as eating snakes or boiling water to avoid illness — Grylls said, for these stars, the appeal is about authenticity.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Get the recipe > Spoonfuls of buttery dough are cooked in a pot of boiling maple syrup for these rich dumplings.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Iran likely retains some ballistic and anti-ship cruise missiles despite weeks of US aerial bombardment of the country.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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State media claim the warship is designed to carry a range of systems, including anti-air and anti-ship weapons as well as nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the war in Iraq raging, the 84-year-old pope, weakened by Parkinson’s disease and less than a year from his death, condemned the war in Iraq with Bush sitting right next to him.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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With the war in Iraq raging, the 84-year-old pope, weakened by Parkinson’s disease and less than a year from his death, condemned the war in Iraq with Bush sitting right next to him.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Previously, Hungarians opposed to the government were indignant but apathetic.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Upon his return, Tagovailoa gave a rather indignant response to those who questioned his NFL future.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Weeks later, another house in the exact same spot was burning — again in the name of science.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This avoids burning the cups and creates the perfect steamy environment for poaching.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The case dragged on for years, and the family became enraged when former District Attorney Pamela Price attempted to downgrade the charges against the three men.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after administering the technical to an enraged Self, referee Doug Sirmons hit KU’s coach with another tech, ostensibly for remaining on the court instead of returning to the coach’s box.—
Gary Bedore
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Video podcasters are storming streaming platforms.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Portland Trail Blazers are back in the playoffs for the first time in half a decade after storming into Phoenix to defeat the Suns in a thrilling NBA Play-In Tournament showdown.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Steaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steaming. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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