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
Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
The textile pattern, in a cream-and-sea-foam or cream-and-beige palette provides just the right subtle color add, while the checkerboard itself feels like an elevated update on a classic motif (not to mention that the delightful matching shams really tie the whole look together).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2025
The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
As seasons shift and weather gets warmer (yet skin still feels interminably dry), using one of today’s more modern, skin-loving cleansing foams is our new favorite way to wash.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
The textile pattern, in a cream-and-sea-foam or cream-and-beige palette provides just the right subtle color add, while the checkerboard itself feels like an elevated update on a classic motif (not to mention that the delightful matching shams really tie the whole look together).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Unlike typical foaming formulas that can strip and irritate, this non-lathering cream cushions skin for a close, comfortable shave—thanks to soothing bisabolol and allantoin, which help calm inflammation and support barrier repair.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2025
The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foam
Noun
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The film uses music, the clippity-clop of hooves and twitching furry ears for her three donkeys — Palaye, Ruperto, Palomo — to surf critical acclaim on the film festival circuit to the upcoming Academy Awards.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Others combine battered chicken and fish in a single basket for a surf-and-turf-style meal.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When in doubt, sauté or steam the vegetables before adding them to the muffin tin.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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It can also be used to wrap sandwiches or other items before heating to keep them secure, or for steaming proteins and vegetables, helping retain their moisture and nutrients.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Geneva led 43-34 at halftime, but Burlington Central stormed back to force a 49-49 tie on Wilson’s floater in the lane late in the third quarter.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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After straddling a gate in Run 2 of the slalom in Bormio, an emotional Atle Lie McGrath of Norway chucked his ski poles and laid down in the snow after storming off the Stelvio course.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Now the vibe has reversed, suppressing some of that froth.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Investors’ exuberance for OpenEvidence is emblematic of the AI froth that has taken over health care, and JPM, in the last two years — applying the technology, and in particular its generative variety, to everything from drug discovery to back office operations to patient care.—
Katie Palmer,
STAT,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The diners, much like the audience during the opening scene for director Verbinski’s ambitious satire on this existential threat to humanity, have no idea how this madman raging against the AI machine in an LA eatery would save the world.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Huntington predicted that a new conflict would rage after the demise of Communism.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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If your couch's fabric isn't washable, consider applying a fabric-protecting spray to help prevent stains from soaking in.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My blood was boiling a little bit.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Some liked to have them on hand, and others couldn’t fathom not boiling eggs themselves.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After Mike Vrabel was fired as the head coach in Tennessee, Kuhr spent the 2024 season as a defensive assistant with the Giants before Vrabel re-hired him in New England as his inside linebackers coach.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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After last season’s 7-5 finish, head coach Brennan Marion left to become Colorado’s OC.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Foam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foam. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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