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steaming

ADJECTIVE
piping hot
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The MV Hondius's voyage began on April 1 in Ushuaia, Argentina, taking in some remote islands in the South Atlantic Ocean before steaming north to Cape Verde.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Then came the second of my pre-cooked chicken breasts, cubed and folded through the sauce until everything was glossy and steaming.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Now I have more time for it, steaming it in a woven Algerian basket that infuses the aroma of the reeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

If the Strait of Hormuz opens again for good, and tankers start steaming through, she might be able to have a hot shower.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

There’s a steaming pot on the stove, and I bet anything there are apples in it.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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