as in steams
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 foams
Cory Smith, Outside, 25 Oct. 2025
The two cold foams can be added to any cold drink beverage.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Typically applied as the final step in a washday routine—after leave-in conditioners, foams, mousses, and curl creams—these products seal in moisture and add definition.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
For this water sign, Atlas says venturing into the realm of DIY coffee syrups and cold foams is the way to go this season.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
The company does not use harmful polyurethane foams or toxic fire retardants.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Vermant’s team is collaborating with companies like Shell to explore ways to selectively break down these foams.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, sector-specific bans—like the one on PFAS in firefighting foams—are still moving forward under the current regime.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
For decades, fire-extinguishing foams containing PFAS seeped into the local aquifer during training exercises.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
At the time, PEBA was the gold standard for super shoe foams, but A-TPU surpassed it in both energy return and resilience.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 25 Oct. 2025
The two cold foams can be added to any cold drink beverage.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Typically applied as the final step in a washday routine—after leave-in conditioners, foams, mousses, and curl creams—these products seal in moisture and add definition.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
For this water sign, Atlas says venturing into the realm of DIY coffee syrups and cold foams is the way to go this season.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
The company does not use harmful polyurethane foams or toxic fire retardants.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Vermant’s team is collaborating with companies like Shell to explore ways to selectively break down these foams.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, sector-specific bans—like the one on PFAS in firefighting foams—are still moving forward under the current regime.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
For decades, fire-extinguishing foams containing PFAS seeped into the local aquifer during training exercises.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foams
Verb
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The clip then smash-cuts to a scene of Bruce as a child listening to his parents fight in the next room, and we’re meant to understand that the joy and power that steams off of the stage is a cure for the pain of childhood wounds.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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At its heart sits Viti, a striking blue crater lake that steams invitingly in contrast to the stark black landscape.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As the battle rages on at Montecalvo, a smaller battle, though no less consequential, is unfolding at Vilgefortz’s secret lair.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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As Hurricane Melissa rages across Jamaica, even those reporting the news have been struck by the severity of the storm that has officially been marked a category 5 — the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To make new plantings a little more pest-proof, experiment with repellent sprays, like putrid egg solids, hot pepper spray, and humanely sourced predator spray.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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Although products may be available in dust, granular form or sprays, choose a spray to get the best coverage on the leaf surface.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sometimes lightning hits the mountainside and splits or burns a tree.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The cheapest, most efficient way to produce consistent heat has long been with fossil fuels; nothing burns as slow and hot as coal or natural gas.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eyes not on the sides of their heads, and a quick, macular gaze that isn’t like other animals’.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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His $193 million executive compensation, which turned the heads of unpaid moderators last year, included a $550,000 annual salary, with the rest tied up in stock.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But as Polarity storms through the door, sending shockwaves through the room, Marie is freed from Godolkin’s grasp.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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After a beat, Eilish is seen yanking herself away and storms off, surrounded by security with an angry scowl on her face.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The brand’s vegan protein shakes have a coconut-milk base and come in 20-gram, 26-gram, and 32-gram varieties, but the 20-gram seems to be the easiest to find.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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Occasional use of those protein powders isn’t as concerning as a person making protein shakes three times a day.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Longer-term, Indomo seeks to tackle conditions including keloids, boils and more via its ClearPen technology.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Gretchen is just as bad as Tamra, two boils on the same hairy ass.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Foams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foams. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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