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1
as in to anger
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
She smoldered when first learning of her son's misbehavior at school, but had calmed down by the time he arrived home.
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as in to blaze
to be on fire usually with smoke but few flames
They look forward to those long summer nights telling stories beside a smoldering campfire.
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That strain was captured in irate social media posts with images of snorkelers continuing their vacation as the ruins of Lahaina smoldered.
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Ely Brown, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2024
Several homes have been destroyed, and the landscape is charred and smoldering.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Neighbors were urged to stay indoors because of the poor air quality Monday as smoldering hot spots continued to concern residents, according to NBC Los Angeles.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 23 July 2024
There are long lingering moments and smoldering eyes.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 July 2024
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Ely Brown, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2024
Several homes have been destroyed, and the landscape is charred and smoldering.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Neighbors were urged to stay indoors because of the poor air quality Monday as smoldering hot spots continued to concern residents, according to NBC Los Angeles.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 23 July 2024
There are long lingering moments and smoldering eyes.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 July 2024
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“Smolder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smolder. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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