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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
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Just as nice, though, is how this gentle cleansing gel still suds up to a satisfying lather, leaving your limbs—and your senses—feeling refreshed.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 May 2025
But a new survey found that nearly half of Americans still don’t know how and when to lather, scrub and rinse.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
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Noun
This body scrub builds a luxurious, stimulating lather thanks to squalane, jojoba oil, and caffeine.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Just as nice, though, is how this gentle cleansing gel still suds up to a satisfying lather, leaving your limbs—and your senses—feeling refreshed.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
Verb
Beyond the Gates will lather up for a second season at CBS.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 May 2025
But a new survey found that nearly half of Americans still don’t know how and when to lather, scrub and rinse.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lather
Noun
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The foam also allows the insole to retain the classic Superfeet shape and provide a responsive feel longer in the motion.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Washing the hair correctly does not consist of rubbing the roots, middle, and ends with shampoo, but of washing the scalp and letting the foam fall through the hair to do the rest.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 June 2025
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The 29-year-old dabbed sweat from his forehead and tried to catch his breath after lip syncing to the Black Eyed Peas.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The collection features elevated, fashion-forward sportswear, including luxe knitwear (polos, skirts and tops), sweat sets, tailored track pants and performance outerwear, along with workout gear, sporty tailoring, dresses, skirts, shirts and accessories such as handbags.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
Verb
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The flames that licked through the football fields and tennis courts at Pali High devoured touchstones of an iconic campus—featured in films like Carrie and Freaky Friday.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Besides, Angela already got her lick back from Porsha’s comments about Charles by instigating the already precarious relationship between Porsha and her bestie and bringing Drew the news that Porsha filmed with Dennis.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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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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The hostilities began when Trump lashed out at Musk's criticism of the Republican tax-cut and spending bill, and quickly escalated into an all-out online brawl on Trump's Truth Social and Musk's X, with prominent businessmen, analysts and political names weighing in on the fight.—
Anniek Bao,Dylan Butts,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Bosses who lash out to get workers in line, by contrast, often feel a sense of accomplishment.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Its beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and Block Island Sound are more rugged, and visitors are more likely to find surf shops than posh boutiques.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Noun
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But the city was overrun with his target audience—white progressives, left-leaning university faculty, and impressionable students who could be counted on to kick up a fuss.—
Deborah Baker
June 3,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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And even if House RINOs make a fuss, Senate conservatives would have the president’s bully pulpit as the enforcer to help get the entire party into line.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The suspect, who sported pink hair and several face piercings, got into the 68-year-old victim’s cab around 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, pretending to be a customer, but instead whipped out a knife and demanded the victim’s property, according to cops.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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For example, defendants in this state are allowed to hire experts to lie and the defense can then whip the public into a frenzy by promoting the lies.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
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“Lather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lather. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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