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
Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
This chunky style has a dual-density foam footbed that feels soft under your feet but holds its shape.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 May 2025
Or your favorite content creator just sang the praises of the foaming cleanser that left your skin feeling stripped.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
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Noun
The seat foam is a little more padded than a chair like the Herman Miller Embody, and there’s a good amount of upholstery options.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
This chunky style has a dual-density foam footbed that feels soft under your feet but holds its shape.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Verb
With a light, foaming gel texture, the cleanser can be used morning and night—massage it into the skin using gentle, circular motions for the best results.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 May 2025
Or your favorite content creator just sang the praises of the foaming cleanser that left your skin feeling stripped.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foam
Noun
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The rescuer swims through surf to pick up the victim out in the ocean, with two lifeguards on the beach pulling the duo to shore.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 July 2025
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Stay here and enjoy the ample things to do in this Southern California city, like taking a surf lesson and watching a film at the historic Aero Theatre.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
17 July 2025
Verb
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After the rice has steamed, fluff it gently with a fork to separate the grains.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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There are several ways to prepare peas, including boiling, roasting, sautéing, microwaving, air frying, or steaming.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Is it expected to storm over the weekend in Grand Rapids?—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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Just over 1 kilometer to the west on Hardware Lane – one of the city’s most popular areas for restaurants and nightlife – about 20 protesters stormed into an Israeli restaurant, chanting slogans, police said.—
Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
5 July 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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In the end, the Houston criminal defense lawyer wrote in a moving post on social media, only the raging waters of the Guadalupe River could separate them.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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State Farm, for example, has received nearly 13,000 claims and paid out more than $4.2 billion to California homeowners who suffered losses during the devastating wildfires that raged across the Los Angeles area in January, according to an update posted this week on its website.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control 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,
21 July 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Armenians boiled your parchment skin to make yellow umber for silk and wool.—
Peter Balakian,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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By crushing bones and boiling them to extract grease, Neanderthals tapped into a rich energy source, using techniques once thought to belong only to much later human groups.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 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 23 Jul. 2025.
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