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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as in boiling
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
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Marylanders settled back for a steaming celebration of America’s 194th birthday today.
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Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
When in doubt, stick to food that is cooked and served steaming hot.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Enjoy a steaming plate of weekend-only biscuits and gravy.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Additionally, steaming away wrinkles can give you that high-end feel typically found in a spa or hotel atmosphere.
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Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
On a steaming hot afternoon, the opening 45 minutes offered no reprieve from the tension.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
Primitive manmade paths have been carved among the hills, which are dotted with steaming vents, small rivers, and glacial ice.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
There is chicken on the dining table and a pot of rice, both miraculously still steaming on top of the lazy Susan.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Verb
Reduce heat to low and cook (milk should be steaming or just barely simmering around edges of pan) 10 minutes.
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Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Marylanders settled back for a steaming celebration of America’s 194th birthday today.
—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
When in doubt, stick to food that is cooked and served steaming hot.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Enjoy a steaming plate of weekend-only biscuits and gravy.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Additionally, steaming away wrinkles can give you that high-end feel typically found in a spa or hotel atmosphere.
—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
On a steaming hot afternoon, the opening 45 minutes offered no reprieve from the tension.
—
The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
Primitive manmade paths have been carved among the hills, which are dotted with steaming vents, small rivers, and glacial ice.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
There is chicken on the dining table and a pot of rice, both miraculously still steaming on top of the lazy Susan.
—
Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steaming
Adjective
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The Commission ultimately left it at 400 feet, prompting an intense reaction from the angry crowd.
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Some of the women who were angry contacted the SFMOMA not simply to share feedback, but to try to ensure Bahr could never work with the institution again.
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Water should be brought to a rolling boil and kept boiling for at least one minute before use.
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If the chart recommends precooking the veggies for grilling, bring a small amount of water to boiling in a saucepan.
Adjective
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That is why comparing ballistic and cruise missiles is not just about asking which one is more powerful.
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Buss was hit in his arm and his ballistic vest likely saved his life.
Verb
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Meanwhile, the jet stream — following the arc around the heat dome — is carrying wildfire smoke up north to Minnesota and the Upper Midwest from raging wildfires in Utah, Arizona and Colorado.
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That's the word from fire officials across the nation during the heart of fireworks season, and especially out west, where wildfires are raging.
Adjective
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The book-club members roundly disliked it, indignant that the character was being driven mad by perimenopause, as if hormone-replacement therapy didn’t exist.
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Judge Timothy Mazzei asked him Wednesday in a loud, indignant voice.
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The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.
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According to Graser, one of the victims had called from inside the burning building, pleading for help.
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Not every close call involves death-defying drop-offs and enraged bison.
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Rob-Will’s enraged face as Beulah told him what the situation actually is was pretty amazing.
Verb
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They were easily beaten by Brazil in the final match of the group stage, and their head coach Steve Clarke came in for criticism after storming out of his post-match interview before stepping down from his role when their exit was confirmed on Saturday.
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Listen to Hoffman discuss storming out of the Emmys in the Bald and the Beautiful episode above.
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“Steaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steaming. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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