STEAMING Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

steaming 1 of 2

adjective

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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steaming

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verb

present participle of steam

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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Verb

Sometimes holding a dispenser over a steaming hot beverage can cause condensation to form around the pouring spout. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 For most proteins and vegetables, grilling, baking, poaching, roasting, and steaming preserve nutrients while adding little to no additional fat or calories. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 28 July 2026 Each spoon has a 12-inch handle to keep hands safe while stirring steaming pots and sizzling pans. — Mark Marino, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026 To clean, heat 1 cup of water and 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or several lemon slices in a microwave-safe bowl for three minutes or until steaming. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 Its shot-of-steam, spray, vertical-steaming and self-cleaning features were also tested. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 The shed also had a pull-down table that was great for my early-morning or late-night writing sessions with a steaming mug of tea by my side. — Dana Kravis, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pour 1 cup steaming hot water over 1/2 cup old fashioned oats in a serving bowl or mug. — Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026 As soon as the ball flicked off Digne’s head, with Yamal steaming forward behind him, calamity loomed. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for steaming

Adjective

Apart from the payment issues, many health workers and facilities have been attacked by rebels and angry mobs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
The report said that the 5-year-old cousin urinated on the floor, which made Gonzalez angry.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of angry

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However, boiling water from a kettle poses potential damage to PVC pipe fittings and can create leaks that are considerably more expensive to fix than a clogged drain.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Georgia may be known for its boiling summer temperatures, the occasional hurricane and a rogue tornado, but the state is not typically associated with earthquakes.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of boiling

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The three women at the center of the narrative are raging in very different ways, but they’re all becoming slowly consumed by their rage.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the largest in the nation’s history, according to the World Health Organization.

— Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of raging

Adjective

But if state Democratic leaders simply chose a new nominee on their own, voters might be indignant.

— Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
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.

— Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of indignant

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Rooms at the Villa Miloer have ethanol-burning fireplaces, potted orchids, and cocoa silk-tweed sofas with suede pillows.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
This means guests have panoramic views of Three Mile Harbor, while inside, high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace offer a relaxing atmosphere year-round.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of burning

Adjective

As Clenney became enraged, Obumseli threw his hands up in defense, and Clenney continued swinging on him, the video showed.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
At the same time, locals became enraged with both the aesthetic of the homes and the business practices of the developers as the town began to take shape.

— Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

Definition of enraged

Verb

Fatal influence cut off their offense, but Brie came storming back with a big right hand.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Moroccan forces beat back crowds with batons and tear gas at the gates to Ceuta, trying to prevent more from storming across into the tiny Spanish territory that juts on a spit of sandy land into the Mediterranean from Morocco.

— Michael Francis Gore, USA Today, 31 July 2026

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