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
Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Thankfully, legislators in the Illinois legislature are working hard to phase out polystyrene foam, one of the worst kinds of single-use plastic.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Some next-level treatments include over-the-counter or prescription medications, such as antacids, foaming agents, histamine (H2) blockers or protein pump inhibitors.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The interior walls are covered with soundproofing foam, and a thick rubber or metal plate known as a bullet trap sits behind the target.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Thankfully, legislators in the Illinois legislature are working hard to phase out polystyrene foam, one of the worst kinds of single-use plastic.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Verb
Classic white foaming shaving cream works best for cleaning.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Some next-level treatments include over-the-counter or prescription medications, such as antacids, foaming agents, histamine (H2) blockers or protein pump inhibitors.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foam
Noun
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Entrepreneurs need to quickly adapt to surf through disruptions and reorient their companies to new opportunities.—
Maya Joelson,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Blasts of wind, rolling surf, fissuring earth: these elemental threats appear and disappear like signs from the heavens, harbingers of the end times.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Verb
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With more fans steaming, says Pitaro, ESPN will offer features that allow users to personalize their content.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Opening day attendees who didn't storm the Ministry, however, were treated to shockingly short wait times, park-goers reported.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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That deficit was nothing for the Pacers, though, who immediately stormed back yet again.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Do any editors still exist at The Athletic? L Linus Y. · 46m ago Please stop treating running animals to a froth as a sport.—
Dana O'Neil,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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While exuberance ran strong, strategists were spotlighting signs of market froth for months.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Advertisement Then Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office, confronting European leaders with the reality that his commitment to Europe had become an open question—especially as war raged in Ukraine.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
24 May 2025
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Trump has raged against the Fed and Powell, specifically, for declining to cut interest rates this year as the president’s trade agenda roils global markets.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Per the label, this spray contains 20 percent picaridin and can provide up to 12 hours of protection.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The setup can boil water in just two minutes, perfect for hot beverages, soups, or dehydrated meals while camping or exploring natural areas, where access to conveniences may be limited.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Hanging, inevitably, over the weekend’s celebration was the current occupant of the Oval Office, a boiling black cloud compared to the radiant and sunshiny Reagan.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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