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noun

plural of foam

as in surfs

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

present tense third-person singular of foam

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

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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

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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
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