as in to storm
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 steam
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Romito’s fried chicken is the signature item for good reason — steamed at 154 degrees, marinated in herbs, and then pressure-fried for ten minutes to lock in moisture and keep the meat tender and light.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
New Atlas, 29 May 2025
Going to online public spaces — such as Reddit, PissedConsumer and X — remains a popular way for consumers to let off steam, and maybe even get the attention from the real company.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 27 May 2025
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Verb
Her mother, Hoa Nguyen, makes the cha sausage used in the dish from home, grinding the meat and steaming it in banana leaves.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Romito’s fried chicken is the signature item for good reason — steamed at 154 degrees, marinated in herbs, and then pressure-fried for ten minutes to lock in moisture and keep the meat tender and light.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
Noun
Supercritical water holds significantly more enthalpy (heat energy) than regular steam, meaning more energy from less water.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2025
Going to online public spaces — such as Reddit, PissedConsumer and X — remains a popular way for consumers to let off steam, and maybe even get the attention from the real company.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steam
Verb
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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
Noun
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Then there’s the ocean merging with the western clouds.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The resulting clouds can act as insulating layers in the atmosphere, often helping to reduce surface temperatures and also the extent of sea ice coverage around Antarctica.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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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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Photos showed firefighters and emergency vehicles near the crash site with flames flickering as smoke engulfed trees.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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In smaller amounts, smoke can cause hazy skies and create beautiful sunsets and sunrises.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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
Noun
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When using bleach, try not to inhale any of the fumes and open windows when possible.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Jet fuel fumes and noise from heliports have been a source of complaints from communities for decades, leading Mayor Giuliani to shutter the E. 60th St. heliport in 1997.—
Eric Katzman,
New York Daily News,
25 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
Noun
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Fannie and Freddie play an important role in the housing market by buying mortgages from banks and other lenders.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This has major implications for banks and fintechs looking to scale fraud operations while maintaining compliance and fairness.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Steam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steam. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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