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as in sweat
a state of nervous or irritated concern
he worked himself into a lather waiting for the results of the test
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the farmer lathered the recalcitrant mule
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Recent Examples of lather
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Each scent brings the warmth of the season to your daily routine with rich creamy lather and indulgent fragrance.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
What starts as a plush gel, lathers into a rich foam that penetrates deep to remove all traces of residue.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Wash the rug Using a sponge or soft-bristle brush, work the cleaning solution into a lather on the rug.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Each scent brings the warmth of the season to your daily routine with rich creamy lather and indulgent fragrance.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
The silicone scrubber helps break up excess oil and product left on your scalp and lathers your shampoo for a deeper clean.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
What starts as a plush gel, lathers into a rich foam that penetrates deep to remove all traces of residue.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lather
Noun
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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).—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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All right, buckle up, grab your foam finger, clear your throat and crank up the Lynyrd Skynyrd.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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The All Aligned Ribbed Long-sleeve Henley Dress is made from a soft, ribbed Nulu fabric that’s sweat-wicking, quick-drying, and equipped with plenty of stretch to keep you comfortable on the road and at home.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Especially with two new blockers on the outside, as left tackle Jordan Seaton watched the game in sweats while wearing a walking boot on his right ankle.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Weir picked up his first guitar licks from David Nelson and future Jefferson Airplane member Jorma Kaukonen.—
Richard Gehr,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other photos showed Owen proudly licking the faces of his owners and getting some hugs and pats from the reality star, her husband and children.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
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After 36 minutes of cagey huff-and-puff, Arsenal’s clean-sheet record was spoiled again in game nine of their run, though, as in 1903, their undefeatedness in that stretch was to remain intact.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Trump has also repeatedly lashed out over the state’s incarceration of Tina Peters, the former county clerk convicted of state felonies related to her attempts to prove discredited election conspiracies shared by the president.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to Augustinus Bader, apply to brows and lashes morning and night.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Zarautz Known for having one of the best beaches in Spain, Zarautz is a surf town with waterfront restaurants and a thriving old town.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Urban Surf 4 Kids serves children who are homeless or in foster care with resources ranging from mentoring and life-skills development to surf therapy.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Witnesses described scenes of panic as flames spread rapidly through the basement level before engulfing the upper floor.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kaitlin spent the first weeks of her newborn son’s life in a panic.—
Lucas Waldron,
ProPublica,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There were some frightening moments early Monday for a Miramar man after police say he was pistol whipped during a home invasion and his French bulldog was stolen.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Or whips around his defender in a bold pirouette.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Lather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lather. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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