pressure-cooking

Definition of pressure-cookingnext
present participle of pressure-cook
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steaming
Verb
  • Ideal for reheating leftovers and frozen food, steaming food in the microwave, and at-a-glance food storage for easy grab and go.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 May 2026
  • That is a steaming hot pile of garbage.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Pressure-cooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressure-cooking. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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