seethed

verb

Definition of seethednext
past tense of seethe
1
as in swirled
to be in a state of violent rolling motion the water seethed with schools of feeding piranha

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2
as in stormed
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger she seethed at the very thought of the staff's staggering incompetence

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  1. churned
  2. raged
  3. shook
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  • The rumor mill has churned nonstop throughout the Eras Tour, and Swift’s final show is no exception.
    Angela Yang, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Nebraska produced its first 100-yard rusher of the season in Emmett Johnson, who churned for 113 on 16 carries.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of churned
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  • Some Israelis demand cease-fire deal, return of hostages Netanyahu faces mounting pressure and criticism from Israelis frustrated with the lack of a cease-fire deal to secure the release of the around 100 remaining hostages in Gaza as the war has raged for more than a year.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Early this year, the company had a PR problem as angry customers raged online about higher menu prices.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of raged
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  • The quarterback shook off a left leg injury late in the second quarter to throw for 213 yards and one touchdown on 21-of-30 passing.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The air was filled with the shrieks of men in agony, the crackle of machine gun fire, and the thunderous explosions that shook the ground.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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