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
Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
The firmer side includes a high-density quick response foam to help with spine alignment.
—Nora Colomer
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
This is essential for getting that classic espresso martini crema, as the mix won’t foam when it’s not aerated.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
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Noun
These kicks offer lightweight foam cushioning in the midsole and a comfort insert that makes long days on your feet much easier.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
The firmer side includes a high-density quick response foam to help with spine alignment.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Then, squeeze your Magic Eraser a few times to activate the foaming bubbles.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
This is essential for getting that classic espresso martini crema, as the mix won’t foam when it’s not aerated.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foam
Noun
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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As a kid, Slebir was weaned on surf videos.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Needless to say, fans are steaming.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the other end, the Premier League is steaming beyond its peers; a super league in all but name.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just five days later, on September 9, demonstrators stormed and set fire to key government buildings, deposing the administration, as the BBC reported.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And in a rural field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, a similar ceremony marked by moments of silence, the reading of names and the laying of wreaths, will honor the victims of Flight 93, the hijacked plane that crashed after crew members and passengers tried to storm the cockpit.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All that money and complexity in the system means an industry of consultants, syndicators, lawyers, planners, accountants, and contractors who all are for-profit actors, making money from the froth of all the cash moving through the system.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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There’s a lot of froth in the market right now, but the bigger story is just beginning.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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From excellence and respectability to rage and raunch to the abstract and avant-garde.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Maybe this works fine — until that kid leaves home to go to college or work and ends up in an urgent care in the middle of the night with raging flu symptoms or a broken wrist.—
Dr. Jill Grimes,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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,
13 Sep. 2025
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In one group, azelastine nasal spray was applied to each nostril three times a day for an average of 56 days.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Humans could be easily killed by radiation exposure, and the lack of atmospheric pressure on Mars or in orbit would cause a person’s blood to boil if they were exposed.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Take your time and make sure to boil and simmer as directed.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cherry breaks a Champagne flute on her own head and runs out of the gallery, screaming that Laura attacked her.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fowler's character, Randall, gets involved in the group of true crime enthusiasts when he's promoted to the position of head doorman at the Arconia after Lester's death.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Foam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foam. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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