frothing

Definition of frothingnext
present participle of froth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothing
Verb
  • Holding a cup in the air the man aims a hot stream of foaming milk into a stainless steel tumbler sitting inside a steel davara that rests on the counter.
    Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Water rushed foaming over the ford, and the gauge posts marking flood heights either were submerged or had been ripped away.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • By nature, llamas are smart, protective, and sometimes stubborn, earning them a reputation as mean creatures and for spitting on people.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Carolyn and Lauren are only glad Ann couldn’t make it, lest someone start spitting bars.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Frothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothing. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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