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noun

ˈfōm

Definition of foam

as in surf

a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid a steaming cup of hot cocoa with a sprinkling of marshmallows drifting through the foam

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verb

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

Noun

This sofa has firmer foam cushions, rated a five out of five on the brand’s firmness scale. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026 The Tiramisu Velvet Latte (available hot or iced) and Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew showcase velvet mascarpone cold foam and include cocoa and coffee dusting for an indulgent sip. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

Verb

Then use either a foaming coil cleaner or a mixture of warm water and dish soap on the coils, making sure to avoid contact with the electrical controls and fan motor. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 9 July 2026 Its foaming properties pull dust off your wheels and dissolve it, requiring a simple rinse afterward. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for foam

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Noun

Paddle surf excursions can be booked via the concierge, as well as leather workshops, wine or olive oil tastings, vineyard tours, and boat trips—all are arranged via local third-party companies to ensure the most authentic experience possible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Beaches along the Southern California coast will remain under hazardous conditions, including dangerous rip currents, and breaking waves are expected to remain in the region through Tuesday morning due to elevated surf.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of surf

Noun

Ahead of the movie’s release, the marketing team behind Wicker (which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this past January) has already worked audiences into a froth by presenting it as a wholly horny and weird fairy-tale fantasia.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
White froth churned as the slightly more alkaline water cascaded into the gray-blue harbor.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of froth

Verb

Ohio State jumped to a 14-0 lead late in the first quarter when Jackson ran it in from 16 and 8 yards before Oregon stormed back.

— Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Ohio State jumped to a 14-0 lead late in the first quarter as Jackson ran it in from 16 and 8 yards before Oregon stormed back.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of storm

Verb

In the latest installment of his series Out of Pocket, Out of Reach, STAT’s Bob Herman explains this evolving tactic in the raging war over out-of-network bills.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 11 Nov. 2026
Similarly, a battle raged among lawmakers at the state and federal levels who wanted to regulate and tax the product, and those who wanted to ban it.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of rage

Noun

In their garage, prosecutors said, Navarrete struck both his mother and father on the head and then strangled them.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker did not practice Friday, head coach Andy Reid revealed during his final media availability of the week.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of head

Verb

Back at camp, the percolator hadn’t even started boiling when another herd came over the far ridgeline, headed right for that creek.

— Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 10 Nov. 2026
Add 2 tablespoons of the salt, and bring to a boil over high; boil until potatoes are tender when pierced using a fork, 12 to 15 minutes; drain.

— Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2026

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