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as in sweat
a state of nervous or irritated concern
he worked himself into a lather waiting for the results of the test
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the farmer lathered the recalcitrant mule
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Recent Examples of lather
Peter Lane Taylor, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Its creamy, silky texture lathers gently, ensuring curls are cleansed without compromising their natural texture or bounce.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
If anything, lathering serum upon serum to your face could actually be causing more harm than good, potentially triggering breakouts, redness and irritation.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The third trend borne out of the past month’s lather is geographic.
—Peter Lane Taylor, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Its creamy, silky texture lathers gently, ensuring curls are cleansed without compromising their natural texture or bounce.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
Cardi then proceeds to lather herself up with the tan-colored goop, rubbing it all over her face and chest before licking some residue off her fingers.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
If anything, lathering serum upon serum to your face could actually be causing more harm than good, potentially triggering breakouts, redness and irritation.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lather
Noun
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The camper shell, however, is custom-built with a wooden frame, foam insulation, and exterior wall panels.—
Adam Williams
May 14,
New Atlas,
14 May 2025
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Just glimpse their best-selling Jasper Collection that now has water-resistant outdoor upholstery, quick-dry foam cushions, and a teak base.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2025
Noun
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If the high costs of repair and maintenance scare you and the thought of DIY-ing anything on your car gives you anxious sweats, fear not.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Mexican soldiers wearing gas masks and white Hazmat suits smash through the remaining equipment in sweltering 96-degree Fahrenheit heat, stopping occasionally to mop up sweat pouring from their faces.—
Isobel Yeung,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Fundraising craters, and both tech and blockchain are left licking their wounds.—
Tomer Warschauer Nuni,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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To stop their younger golden retriever Cooper from licking his ears, Tucker had a medical cone.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Verb
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As judges have ruled against the Trump administration, the president and his allies have lashed out in response, suggesting judges should not be allowed to constrain Trump's presidential actions and calling for judges to be impeached.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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But Zaharias retired the side in order in the top of the seventh, then lashed his game-winning two-bagger in the bottom of the inning, driving home pinch-runner JT Anderson and Ryder Kelly, who reached base on an error.—
Mike Lefkow,
Mercury News,
8 May 2025
Noun
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In that spirit, here are 13 of the best beach movies about sun, surf, and oceanside romance.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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The kid is unimpressed by him; the local surf bullies even less so.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The deep pockets add both style and practicality—great for a mom to put her card and keys in without the fuss of a purse.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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With plug-and-play simplicity, USB-C connectivity and cross-platform compatibility with Macs, PCs, iOS and Android devices, users can record using the M-Track Duo HD with very little setup or fuss.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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After the animal snapped and whipped its tail, Dragich wrangled the gator onto the shoulder of the highway.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Instead, as Gauff belied her recent struggles on her forehand side by whipping the ball up and down into the court and out of her opponent’s easy reach time and again, Świątek looked adrift.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Lather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lather. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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