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 two leads are irresistible and their romance steams up the screen.
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
The massive greenhouses are already steaming up from the unseasonably warm Texas weather, almost stifling any sort of yuletide anticipation—almost.
—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
Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
The massive greenhouses are already steaming up from the unseasonably warm Texas weather, almost stifling any sort of yuletide anticipation—almost.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steam up
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President Trump’s remarks about Canada becoming the 51st state have greatly angered Canadians.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The craft retailer, which already closed 800 stores across the U.S. in February, has consumers angered by the terms and conditions of their going-out-of-business sales.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Trump's economic war and annexation threats have infuriated Canadians.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The show also features breakout performances from Isa Briones, who plays the infuriating Dr. Trinity Santos, Gerran Howell as the bumbling student doctor Dennis Whitaker, and Taylor Dearden as the sensitive and quirky Dr. Melissa King.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The university caved to Trump's demands, enraging students and graduates alike.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Democratic base is enraged, but the party remains staunchly divided on how to respond two months into his second term.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Waltz now has a bunch of top officials, and their teams, who are annoyed at him for drawing bad publicity.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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However, standing in the middle of a road to capture the Eiffel Tower in the background is not only unsafe but can also annoy locals.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The university’s decision to accede to nearly all of the Trump administration’s demands outraged some faculty members, who say Columbia has sacrificed academic freedom.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The policy outraged customers as going-out-of-business sales continue and some argued there was little notice to redeem their store value.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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