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Stirred up, aroused with ardor, excitement, anger, or other strong emotion, as in She was all steamed up about the results. The precise meaning depends on the context. [Colloquial; early 1900s]

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The battle had been fought and won, and the triumphant fleet steamed up the river to New Orleans.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes|Various
Two days later the great war-ships of the barbarians steamed up the bay.
Historic Adventures|Rupert S. Holland
She steamed up the creek towards Quinsan, and at the distance of 200 yards we saw a confused mass near a high bridge.
The Life of Gordon, Volume I|Demetrius Charles Boulger
When at work they steamed up and down the channel, sucking up the mud, and carrying it out to sea.
The Panama Canal|Frederic Jennings Haskin

The mornings grew cooler and later, damp mists steamed up from the river, and the beeches began to turn orange and brown.
Lives of the Fur Folk|M. D. Haviland

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