as in to anger
to make angry
finding yet another mistaken charge on his hospital bill really steamed him up
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Recent Examples of steam up
The massive greenhouses are already steaming up from the unseasonably warm Texas weather, almost stifling any sort of yuletide anticipation—almost.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Sansom is known for directing Down by the River Thames, a groundbreaking concert film capturing the legendary Liam Gallagher (Oasis) play a surreal live performance whilst steaming up the river Thames at sunset.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
QBs like Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Jalen Hurts steamed up in ADP, and Allen was routinely selected in the second round of drafts, with Hurts and Mahomes not too far behind.
—Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
While Nia and Josh canoodle in the pool, Emily and Brad steam up the showers.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
Inside, the sparse cabin features a pair of weatherproof speakers with Bluetooth connectivity, plus the windshield is heated (to avoid steaming up, should the weather turn), and there are modern conveniences like LED headlamps and four proper seat belts.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The water bath and lemons should get hot enough to steam up the window on the microwave door.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
With Jordan now on board to direct and star, the next priority is to find his co-star to steam up the screen with; given what the previous roles did for their respective female leads, the part is sure to draw the attention of many A-listers in town.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2024
Steaming is simple and effective; pop a wide array of foods like veggies, fish, and dumplings into the steamer of your choosing, let the water steam up, and a complete meal cooks in minutes while barely dirtying a dish.
—Andrew Watman, WIRED, 29 June 2024
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Sansom is known for directing Down by the River Thames, a groundbreaking concert film capturing the legendary Liam Gallagher (Oasis) play a surreal live performance whilst steaming up the river Thames at sunset.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
QBs like Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Jalen Hurts steamed up in ADP, and Allen was routinely selected in the second round of drafts, with Hurts and Mahomes not too far behind.
—Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
While Nia and Josh canoodle in the pool, Emily and Brad steam up the showers.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
Inside, the sparse cabin features a pair of weatherproof speakers with Bluetooth connectivity, plus the windshield is heated (to avoid steaming up, should the weather turn), and there are modern conveniences like LED headlamps and four proper seat belts.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The water bath and lemons should get hot enough to steam up the window on the microwave door.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
With Jordan now on board to direct and star, the next priority is to find his co-star to steam up the screen with; given what the previous roles did for their respective female leads, the part is sure to draw the attention of many A-listers in town.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2024
Steaming is simple and effective; pop a wide array of foods like veggies, fish, and dumplings into the steamer of your choosing, let the water steam up, and a complete meal cooks in minutes while barely dirtying a dish.
—Andrew Watman, WIRED, 29 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steam up
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The trip angered China, which claims Taiwan as its own.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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His amplification of Lee's viewpoints angered Social Security advocates.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Gus was abusive towards her mother and that along with her mother’s acceptance of his behavior infuriated Nikki.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The practices, which increasingly rely on technology, including artificial intelligence, can infuriate patients and providers alike.Tami Luhby, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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In a system that delivers high-quality care to those who can afford it and successfully navigate it, but enrages many people who encounter its restrictions and outlandish costs, the answers to these sorts of questions are often hard to find.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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There are, to be sure, plenty of Americans both enraged and fearful about his coming presidency.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
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You’re annoyed by it all, until the next horde of patrons do the same.Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 10 Dec. 2024
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Claire’s dopey jock boyfriend Simon (Charlie Hall) generally annoys her with his requests for sexts and movie nights.Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Without replacing them before the cold weather arrives, you could be left with a cold home, outrages energy expenses, and an HVAC system that breaks down from working overtime to regulate indoor temperatures.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Reactions to Hinckley's announcement ranged from cracking jokes to outrage that he has been released from prison.Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Steam up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steam%20up. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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