steam
noun
water in the form of an invisible gas or vapor.
is steaming
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present progressiveof steam (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Mostly, however, Boston is steaming at principal owner John Henry, a former civic hero who’s become regarded as an aloof steward distracted by investments like Liverpool in the English Premier League.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
When Parker needs to project that Roberts is steaming mad, he puts a clothes steamer in her hand so she can deliver her gripes between gusts of hot air.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
Cooking smoked fish until it is steaming hot should kill any dangerous bacteria, making it safe for anyone to eat, says the FSA.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2022
Once the milk is steaming, add the chocolate and whisk until it’s melted and incorporated.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2022
The blood in my veins is steaming hot.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
