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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
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 At the time, the PTC was in full froth against CBS having a William Shatner sitcom titled $#*! James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Simply froth together apple butter and heavy cream until creamy. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025 The cruelty-free fragrance melds notes of pumpkin spice, nutmeg, frothed milk, musk, and sandalwood, and keeps you fresh all day long. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for froth
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foam
Noun
  • Install foam gaskets on electrical switches and outlets.
    Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026
  • But the Shower Power homeless shelter was adding spray foam insulation and ceiling heaters, keeping it closed until Saturday.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026

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“Froth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/froth. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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