seething

adjective

seeth·​ing ˈsē-ṯẖiŋ How to pronounce seething (audio)
Synonyms of seething
1
: intensely hot : boiling
a seething inferno
2
: constantly moving or active : agitated

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These are hard data outcroppings from a seething sea of online hate. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026 There is no doubt in my mind, however, that Dubas is absolutely seething. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Sister Rochelle, played by April Grace with seething intensity, sets her straight. — Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026 For days, my inbox filled with seething emails, and I was tagged in social media posts full of personal and professional smears – all for defending Bezos and the company millions of Americans use every day. — Nicole Russell, USA Today, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for seething

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of seething was in the 14th century

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“Seething.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seething. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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