fume
noun
Often fumes any smokelike or vaporous exhalation from matter or substances, especially of an odorous or harmful nature.
was fuming
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past progressiveof fume.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Mahomes was fuming on the sideline, screaming at officials and had to be held back.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
Aitch said he had no control over the location of the Amazon Music billboards and was "fuming" at the decision to paper over the mural.
From Reuters ● Sep. 8, 2023
Serbia’s lead was 52-39 at the break, and Canada was fuming over the foul situation.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2023
In a message to a colleague, Ms Letby said she was "fuming" about being placed on secondment and commented that the email announcing the move "makes it sound like it's my choice".
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2023
I was afraid to get back into the car because I knew Miss Volker was fuming and would be so angry with my dad she might take back her car.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
