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
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
There are also laser-light shows, foam parties and unlimited soft drinks on select nights through Sept. 27.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
Other scenic highlights include the foaming Vermafossen Waterfall and the tranquil farmlands near Bjorli, where the train pauses before beginning its return.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The sole is constructed with four layers: a durable TPR outsole, shock-absorbing midsole, layer of high-density, bouncy foam, and the brand’s signature Cushionsoft footbed.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
There are also laser-light shows, foam parties and unlimited soft drinks on select nights through Sept. 27.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Verb
Eggs also foam, expanding up to eight times in volume.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
Other scenic highlights include the foaming Vermafossen Waterfall and the tranquil farmlands near Bjorli, where the train pauses before beginning its return.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foam
Noun
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Its beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and Block Island Sound are more rugged, and visitors are more likely to find surf shops than posh boutiques.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Some research suggests that steaming kale maximizes glucosinolates.7 Consume kale with some heart-healthy fat like extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil to assist in fat-soluble vitamin absorption.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
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It’s smoked duck, steaming in beautiful, pale, hinoki wooden boxes.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The Denver Nuggets trailed by 11 with about four minutes left to start the Western Conference semis but stormed back at Paycom Center for a narrow win — the Thunder won that series in seven games.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Of course, there are his pardons for more than 1,500 people convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol in an effort to stop the transfer of power after Trump lost his reelection bid.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Some years at Cannes, the Med’s most effervescent seasonal kickoff, the bubbles and spice of the social froth provide the jollity.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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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
Verb
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Fraser delivers a brimstone sermon worthy of a Baptist preacher at a tent revival, raging at plutocrats who ravage those with less (or nothing at all).—
Hamilton Cain,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Keeping the party raging will require some salesmanship.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Unlike a steamer, Bounce’s spray is tiny enough to go inside your toiletry bag, which saves so much room in your carry-on.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Eagle Pass, Texas, once boiled with border crossings.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
5 June 2025
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Temperatures inside the engine would reach nearly 5,000° Fahrenheit, boiling the hydrogen and driving the resulting gas through a nozzle, generating thrust.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 3,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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