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
At nearby Cafe Noglish, owner Anne Britt, 56, is steaming milk to make a cappuccino.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2024
For most vegetables, the easiest all-purpose method to ensure vibrant purées is steaming.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2021
Cook over medium-high heat until the tea is well-combined with the milk and the milk is steaming hot, but not quite boiling.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2021
The blood in my veins is steaming hot.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
