fumed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of fumed
Example Sentences
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“I want ammunition, too, but I wouldn’t come in and pick your pocket for it,” fumed local resident Lesa Butner, 61, a retired police officer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Her husband, Paul Quattlebaum, fumed, “If I took my dog to a vet and it had this problem, that dog would get better treatment.”
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Former England striker Gary Lineker wrote on X that it "might be the worst VAR decision I've seen... extraordinary given the significance" and McInnes fumed at the call afterwards.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
From his second-floor apartment that overlooked a stretch of road in Sylmar lined with broken-down RV’s, Vincent Wolf fumed.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
“Jesus! This road is a mess,” he fumed, turning the radio off so he could concentrate.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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