as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
the old man foamed and raged when they told him he would have to give up the farm
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Recent Examples of foam
Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
During the 2020 George Floyd protests, he was struck by a foam projectile — a bruise that lasted weeks, but didn't cause any permanent damage.
—Sarah Jones, People.com, 10 June 2025
Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
Other scenic highlights include the foaming Vermafossen Waterfall and the tranquil farmlands near Bjorli, where the train pauses before beginning its return.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The bar also regularly hosts goth nights, karaoke and foam parties.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
During the 2020 George Floyd protests, he was struck by a foam projectile — a bruise that lasted weeks, but didn't cause any permanent damage.
—Sarah Jones, People.com, 10 June 2025
Verb
Eggs also foam, expanding up to eight times in volume.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
Other scenic highlights include the foaming Vermafossen Waterfall and the tranquil farmlands near Bjorli, where the train pauses before beginning its return.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foam
Noun
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The Coast Guard and the Maui Fire Department sent crews to search for the man, according to officials, and he was spotted by helicopter at about 9:40 a.m. A rescue swimmer was deployed, and the helicopter crew hoisted the man from the surf, officials said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Getting into the ocean can require special equipment or a helping hand for those who would not otherwise be able to enjoy the surf on their own.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The situation was on the minds of many who cheered when the Ford steamed from its pier in Norfolk, with tugboats hugging the carrier's hull and sailors lining the sprawling deck in their dress-white uniforms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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History trickled into the bitterness between the two sides and left Roberts still steaming even after the Dodgers’ 8-6 win.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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MacDonough also advised Chief Justice John Roberts during both of Trump’s Senate impeachment trials, including the one that came in response to rioters storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Padres manager Mike Shildt stormed out of the dugout and started yelling toward the Dodgers dugout, prompting Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to confront Shildt.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Let the froth sit for at least 20 minutes to fully dissolve.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Some years at Cannes, the Med’s most effervescent seasonal kickoff, the bubbles and spice of the social froth provide the jollity.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The battle over Elizabeth Street Garden has raged on for more than a decade.—
Randy Mastro,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Heredia shared a video alongside his comments, which shows a diver pulling rope out of the raging waters near the waterfall.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The spray was a close contender for our number one pick.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Bultman felt the Predators needed a center with this pick, boiled the debate down to Martin and Boston College’s James Hagens, and, nodding to Pronman’s comment on the buzz around Martin, went with the hard-nosed pivot from the Soo as his prediction.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Tiny dumplings made with egg, flour and potatoes, deftly rolled off a fork, boiled, then smothered with tomato sauce and grated Parmesan.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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“Foam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foam. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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