creams 1 of 2

plural of cream

creams

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of cream
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as in destroys
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of the head-on collision creamed the brand-new car in an instant

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Recent Examples of creams
Noun
Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's very best face creams, cleansers, and serums. Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 Everything from makeup to creams to hair care can be packed in these versatile containers. Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 For those who have been scared to shift away from grays and creams, these shades offer an ideal compromise. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026 There are countless face creams, serums, and tools on the market that promise firm, glass-like skin, but few actually deliver, and even fewer are at a reasonable price point. Melony Forcier, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026 Topical copper peptide serums and creams have been on the market for decades and studied in human trials. Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026 Over-the-counter creams, ointments or suppositories can soothe itching and swelling overnight. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Over-the-counter creams, ointments, or suppositories may also help relieve itching and swelling. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 On Michigan Avenue in West Dearborn, Seltz Soda Club crafts colorful dirty sodas — fizzy, nonalcoholic seltzer waters swirled with an assortment of syrups and creams. Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
Plus, similar tinted, brightening eye creams below. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creams
Noun
  • Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • With the three-row Kia Sorento, the Hyundai Palisade retains the South Korean brands’ 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, both segment and industry bests.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The approval marks another step forward for patients with spinal muscular atrophy, a rare and progressive disease that destroys nerve cells that control speaking, breathing, and walking.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Among other things, Hinduism reveres femininity through the worship of powerful goddesses, including Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom; Kali, the goddess who destroys evil and ego; and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The campus is eerily silent, even as Israel attacks Lebanon and the United States bombs Iran.
    Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • The United States bombs Iran's nuclear facilities days later.
    Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Her humdrum life gives way to beach bonfires at sunset (lensed by Tudor Vladimir Panduru and Fabian Gamper in stunning dusky blues and pinks) and skinny-dipping in the river.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Also fanning himself was David González, whose abanico featured pinks, purples and reds.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Nothing ruins an outfit faster than an ill-fitting bra, which is why this V-neck option caught our eye.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Bringing these types of guys back is what ruins a team’s flexibility.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of floating crosses in, Saka either whips his deliveries low near the six-yard box or works a slightly more central position to cut the ball back with a firmer connection.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • If Babcock finds two shutdown wingers to run with Dickinson, fans in Edmonton could see the emergence of an old-fashioned checking line that plays against elites.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Arguably, most Russian elites have not obeyed the Kremlin out of deep loyalty or ideological alignment throughout Putin’s long reign.
    MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • An $8,000 Ryvid Anthem or a $10,000 Maeving RM1S will deliver broadly similar urban usability, while the $12,500 Zero FXE absolutely demolishes it on power-per-dollar.
    Utkarsh Sood June 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
  • The latest filing demolishes the timeworn claim that DOGE was infiltrated into Social Security in order to responsibly ferret out fraud and overspending.
    Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026

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“Creams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creams. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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