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
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025
Starbucks also teased new menu items coming in fiscal 2026, including protein cold foam and improved food options.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Matt Fuchs, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Come for the beloved Sunday dinner and dig into foaming lemon butter asparagus and rhubarb and strawberry short cake.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
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Noun
Phe Coffee’s signature drinks — all served iced — are visually stunning and full of creative flavor, from the matcha latte with banana foam to the mesmerizing ube- and espresso-based Purple Lava.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025
Starbucks also teased new menu items coming in fiscal 2026, including protein cold foam and improved food options.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Verb
Chemical soaps and harsh cleansers have ingredients—such as foaming agents like sodium lauryl sulfate—that disrupt the fats in the epidermis, damaging and irritating the physical layer of protection.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Come for the beloved Sunday dinner and dig into foaming lemon butter asparagus and rhubarb and strawberry short cake.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foam
Noun
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Organizers called off the start of the Challenger Series portion of the competition on Wednesday, July 30, due to itty-bitty surf and a funky wind that was mucking up the conditions even more.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Ericeira and Nazaré are popular surf spots for travelers who want to catch a wave or two.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
Verb
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But yes, there are options to steaming and standing in line for a ride.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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The main difference in cooking methods is that traditional poaching boils the egg while an egg poacher steams it.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Verb
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But that was when an unhinged shooter traveled across the country with an automatic rifle, stormed an East Side office tower and shot to death four people, including an NYPD officer working a security detail.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Sierra Leone and Flavien Prat left no doubts at Saratoga to who was of the champion’s mettle in storming to a one-length victory in the 98th running of the Whitney Stakes.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The abundant nitro froth, and espresso crema in your martini, are absolutely the strongest selling points for this $700 home machine (each capsule makes enough coldspresso for two martinis, or a hefty double).—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The second course included an Alaskan king crab, Ikura caviar and Yuzu dish, followed by Hokkaido scallops, calamari and squid ink in a lemon-grass froth.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Penny Deupree was among nine family members rescued from the home's roof as floodwaters raged around them.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Water ran out frequently as fires raged through the camps, filling the air with smoke.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 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 Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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While many criticized the FIA for being too cautious, others applauded the decision, highlighting the blinding spray F1 cars left behind, causing a significant drop in visibility.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Dominating a narrow workflow beats boiling the ocean. 3.—
Ashis Ghosh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To keep things healthy, try baking or boiling them instead of deep frying.2 When consumed unripe, plantains cause a slower rise in blood sugar compared to ripe bananas or refined carbs.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 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 13 Aug. 2025.
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