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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
While many acknowledged some pockets of froth in unprofitable tech names, 85% of managers said valuations among the Magnificent Seven and other AI heavyweights are not overly inflated. Lauren Chomiuk, Fortune, 7 Dec. 2025 Nobody Wants This is a tougher case because its leads, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, are just so charming and many of its observations about love and family are just so spot-on that weaker elements can get lost in the froth. Judy Berman, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
The steam wand can be used to froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes, and is also able to dispense hot water for tea, soup, and hot chocolate. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 8 Dec. 2025 Simply froth together apple butter and heavy cream until creamy. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for froth
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foam
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  • The egg-crate foam promotes airflow and cushions pressure points, and the zip-off cover is machine-washable for quick refreshes.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The foam is designed to absorb shock, helping reduce stress on your body after hours of exploring.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026

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“Froth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/froth. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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