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as in foam
a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid froth on the ocean waves

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verb

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Noun
Mix superfood powders like spirulina more thoroughly by frothing them with your liquid of choice. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 July 2025 This precise semiautomatic machine can grind your beans, push out balanced shots, and froth your milk. Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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The second course included an Alaskan king crab, Ikura caviar and Yuzu dish, followed by Hokkaido scallops, calamari and squid ink in a lemon-grass froth. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 July 2025 High-profile targets already appear to be heading elsewhere, prompting the usual array of fury, froth and frustration on social media. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for froth
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foam
Noun
  • The deep heel cup provides maximum stability, and the cushy natural foam helps distribute pressure evenly throughout the foot, creating a ridiculously comfortable and soft underfoot with every step.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Strain gently into a coupe or cocktail glass, express a lemon peel over the top and discard (for aroma), and decorate the foam with drops of angostura bitters (for visuals).
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Froth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/froth. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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