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as in to rage
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
she seethed at the very thought of the staff's staggering incompetence
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Recent Examples of seethe
While Ray’s character spends much of Dope Thief quietly seething at his father, his relationship with the adoptive mother in his life, Theresa, played by Kate Mulgrew, propels the series forward.
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
But recognition of Fonda’s trademark remoteness — that singular seething Tom Joad portrayal — almost justifies the intrusion.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Apr. 2025
However, in one of her most-recent clips, Lynn was left seething after noticing several potentially expensive issues with her new home.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
After Harry leaves, Eddie sits in silence, seething as a single tear streams down his face.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
But recognition of Fonda’s trademark remoteness — that singular seething Tom Joad portrayal — almost justifies the intrusion.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Apr. 2025
However, in one of her most-recent clips, Lynn was left seething after noticing several potentially expensive issues with her new home.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
After Harry leaves, Eddie sits in silence, seething as a single tear streams down his face.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seethe
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However, most small business owners—even those without wildness swirling around them—eventually hit this wall.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Read more: Insider Reveals Lakers Could Move Key Piece in Offseason Trade While the rumors have been swirling, trading Reaves would be a very difficult decision.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Then Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office, confronting European leaders with the reality that his commitment to Europe had become an open question—especially as war raged in Ukraine.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
24 May 2025
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Trump has raged against the Fed and Powell, specifically, for declining to cut interest rates this year as the president’s trade agenda roils global markets.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
22 May 2025
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When the ocean is relatively calm and shallow, there is also less plankton, sand, particles, and other materials constantly churning in the waves, which gives the water a clearer appearance.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Here’s what the next few days could hold: Dangerous storms threaten major Midwest metros Thursday A storm churning over the north-central US Thursday morning fueled feisty storms later in the afternoon and evening in the Midwest.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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With more fans steaming, says Pitaro, ESPN will offer features that allow users to personalize their content.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The setup can boil water in just two minutes, perfect for hot beverages, soups, or dehydrated meals while camping or exploring natural areas, where access to conveniences may be limited.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Hanging, inevitably, over the weekend’s celebration was the current occupant of the Oval Office, a boiling black cloud compared to the radiant and sunshiny Reagan.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
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The administration has accused Harvard of continuing to consider ethnicity when reviewing student applications and of allowing discrimination against Jews as a result of the pro-Palestinian student protest movement that roiled American campuses last year.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Lawyers for Trump and the media company are holding mediation talks about a potential settlement, news that has reportedly roiled staffers inside the network.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
19 May 2025
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Opening day attendees who didn't storm the Ministry, however, were treated to shockingly short wait times, park-goers reported.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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In the second round of the playoffs, against the defending champion, the Boston Celtics, the script was flipped: the Knicks got down by huge margins in the first two games but came storming back for the victory in both, creating a 2–0 edge.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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“Seethe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seethe. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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