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
Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Cruise lines climbed after Carnival steamed past analysts’ expectations for profit in the latest quarter.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The sauna and steam rooms will be separated for adults and families rather than by gender.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Two plays later, kicker Jake Moody badly shanked his attempt wide left, something Kyle Shanahan was still steamed about after the game.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Cruise lines climbed after Carnival steamed past analysts’ expectations for profit in the latest quarter.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
The chalets are luxurious, and standard amenities include hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, pool tables, game rooms, home theaters and fireplaces, while some add indoor pools and gyms.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The sauna and steam rooms will be separated for adults and families rather than by gender.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steam
Verb
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Kevin Owens stormed the ring, causing Cody Rhodes to fight him up the aisle and toward backstage.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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In early March 2022, Russians stormed into the city, occupying part of it.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Fire tornadoes occur when intense wind combines with conditions in the atmosphere to produce clouds of smoke that reach 20,000 to 40,000 feet, Swain said.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
13 Jan. 2025
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If there’s been some tension, a heavy cloud or just a feeling of stagnation around your passions, romantic life or in regard to children, the universe is embracing you this week and assuring you that the cosmos are still on your side.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Pro tip: Avoid boiling to preserve the alcohol content and flavor.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Bring mixture to boiling, over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the gelatin.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Apu Gomes/Getty Images Video shows that by 12:51 p.m., an enormous plume of smoke was billowing across the Palisades.—
Jonathan Wolfe,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Now, the neighborhood, one of the few affordable ones left in California, is under a threat of gentrification before the smoke has even cleared.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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The blaze in question was located near Leo Carrillo State Park in an area that has been under a red flag warning as multiple wildfires continue to rage in the region, fanned by severe winds and fed by dry vegetation.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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With the Grammy Awards exactly three weeks away, the wildfires that continue to rage across the event’s long-running home city of Los Angeles have led many in the industry to speculate whether or not the show will be postponed.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The new fee, criticized as a driving tax on the middle class and businesses, is meant to encourage people to take the subway, cutting down on exhaust fumes and raising money for the city's Metropolitan Transportation Authority.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Adhesives contain formaldehyde, mills consume energy and produce waste wood, and trucks spew diesel fumes, so even the purest forms of construction inflict environmental cost.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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To qualify, applicants generally need a registered business—though sole proprietors and freelancers can also apply—and must provide some financial history, such as a record of personal credit card usage and repayment, bank statements or other financial data.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Allow for time for the refund check to reach your bank account or mailbox.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Steam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steam. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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