1
as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
he silently fumed as his ex-girlfriend danced with her new beau
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2
as in to storm
to express one's anger usually violently
when she found out her driver's license was being suspended, she fumed, throwing papers across the room and shouting at the top of her lungs
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Recent Examples of fume
John Clay Lexington Herald-Leader, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025
For Daily podcast, told Fox News Digital that locals are fuming that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have placed a glaring spotlight on their wealthy, coastal home.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
Zack Budryk, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
The former heavyweight contender has now blamed the loss on an odd element: paint fumes.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Verb
After a few minutes of fuming, Conner took it upon himself to confront his head coach.
—John Clay Lexington Herald-Leader, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025
For Daily podcast, told Fox News Digital that locals are fuming that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have placed a glaring spotlight on their wealthy, coastal home.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
Unlike the 20th century, when lead poisoning was primarily due to exposure to leaded gasoline fumes, Roman-era lead exposure was predominantly a byproduct of silver mining.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
The former heavyweight contender has now blamed the loss on an odd element: paint fumes.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fume
Verb
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For fans who can’t get enough of Reacher, Prime Video is also steaming Tom Cruise’s Jack Reacher movies.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Before leaving, the installation team steamed out every wrinkle in her new shades.—
Maria Yagoda,
Curbed,
14 Feb. 2025
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Midway through the track, the Iron Maiden vocalist stormed the stage, mic in hand, to sing the song’s iconic chorus alongside Anselmo.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025
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After Russian tanks stormed the border and missiles rained down on much of Ukraine in what Russian Pres.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Young red fruit aromas together with smoke and black licorice.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Evanston firefighters responded to a single-family home Sunday at approximately 2:45 a.m. to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the structure, according to a news release from the department.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Storms raged at last year’s festival, dampening the fun.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
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The SpaceX billionaire also raged against U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer, who issued a ruling last week blocking DOGE from getting into the Treasury's payment system, which contains sensitive information about American taxpayers' identities, including bank account and Social Security numbers.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Just days after what seemed like 40 days and 40 nights of Bay Area storms, the clouds have finally given San Francisco a break – just in time for Ayesha Curry’s Sweet July Skin coffee truck pop-up during All-Star Weekend.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 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
Noun
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Finally, Fauci’s role in this miasma remains unclear — in part because of his obfuscation and in part the nonfeasance of scientific journalists who for years haven’t aggressively pursued COVID-19’s origin story.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Boris Johnson, after the miasma of Brexit and his government’s slapdash handling of the pandemic, seized on the U.K.’s onetime role as a protector of European security.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Despite suggesting it be mixed with a milk frother, this one didn’t offer much froth on its own, but foamed up with the help of some milk.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
8 Jan. 2025
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This turmeric glow foaming cleanser from Credo Beauty is cruelty-free and vegan.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Fume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fume. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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