teeing off

verb

Definition of teeing offnext
present participle of tee off
as in flaring (up)

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  1. raging
  2. ranting
  3. sputtering
  4. angering
Verb
  • These materials, if ignited, can turn a small fire into a raging blaze within minutes.
    Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Julia Roberts Julia Roberts reportedly owns a home in Malibu's Point Dume neighborhood, west of the raging flames.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of raging
Verb
  • This week’s Liberal Media Scream features the co-founder of Axios ranting about billionaire Elon Musk and his comments on X about being part of the news media.
    Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Nov. 2024
  • But Oliver becomes increasingly agitated, ranting and pacing.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of ranting
Verb
  • Kushner heaps flashback upon flashback; minor characters flare promisingly to life—a creepy uncle of Lucien’s, a disgruntled ex-Moulinard—before sputtering out, victims of their own inconsequence.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The Chinese economy is sputtering and the government is working on a stimulus package to boost the economy.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of sputtering
Verb
  • With some true detective work, Flueger quickly discovers that pigeons are trying to claim squatter rights a bit too close higher up, angering the furry felines.
    Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Francis has tried to toe a balanced line on Gaza after initially angering Israel with comments that were perceived of as being supportive of the Palestinians.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
Definition of angering
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