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
Carrie McDonough, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
No stove, no ovens, no food processors, and no foams.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Big companies are competing to build lighter, faster, and more energy-efficient shoes using complex combinations of foams, fabrics, and plastics.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
There are also lower-hold products, such as foams, sprays, and creams that deliver a softer finish.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
McDonald's said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The dual-coil construction, high-density foams and edge support work together to prevent sagging.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
Many firefighters and first responders who have used these foams are now grappling with serious health problems, including cancer, and many have wondered whether PFAS contributed to their illness.
—Carrie McDonough, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
No stove, no ovens, no food processors, and no foams.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Big companies are competing to build lighter, faster, and more energy-efficient shoes using complex combinations of foams, fabrics, and plastics.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
There are also lower-hold products, such as foams, sprays, and creams that deliver a softer finish.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
McDonald's said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The dual-coil construction, high-density foams and edge support work together to prevent sagging.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foams
Verb
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During that time, the steak essentially steams.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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This all comes as the legal fight over the audit steams ahead, over 15 months after 72% of the state signed off on the ballot measure.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some epic scenes were invented wholesale, like a tearful reunion between Louis and Lestat in their old New Orleans home as a hurricane rages around them.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Every Emmy season, a battle rages over which network or streamer earns the most nominations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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These are what Brown calls paint sprays and spray threes, two of Brown’s foundational principles of the new-look, high-octane Knicks offense.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Drafty rooms, open windows, ceiling fans, and uneven surfaces can disrupt the flame, causing uneven melting, excessive soot, or wax that burns faster on one side than the other.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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No amount of venture capital spin can alter the basic math of a business model that burns billions to eliminate its own revenue stream.—
Sunil Sharan,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Guests can also order customized barrel heads, or lids, to take home.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Some can be seen with their hands tied behind their backs, kneeling with their heads touching the floor.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Gary ultimately storms off, but Duncan appreciates the insult, suggesting that Silicon Valley's venture capitalists love sociopaths.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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The plot is based around a routine jury site visit that turns deadly when a mercenary kill team led by Hewitt (Adkins) storms the location in search of a secret ledger detailing citywide corruption.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The Moon, planet of our emotions, lifts your 10th House of Career, while innovative Uranus shakes your 4th House of Home and Family.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Also contaminated are fish, staples of Midwestern fish fries and fish boils, and an important part of the diet of Indigenous tribes, certain immigrant populations and communities of color.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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His weight fluctuated and boils broke out under his arms and along his neck, said Ramos, who frequently speaks with Castillo and Otero via phone.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Foams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foams. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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