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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
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Those mild surfactants are what give this gel the ability to form a very light, sudsy lather, which is important to me in a cleanser.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 7 May 2025
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Defenders lather on pressure at the perimeter and goad guards into mistakes.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Noun
In the past, there have been third-party experts to do patterns, then modifications, then testing, lather, rinse, repeat.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Those mild surfactants are what give this gel the ability to form a very light, sudsy lather, which is important to me in a cleanser.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 7 May 2025
Verb
Sigma Beauty Spa Brush Cleaning Glove $42 AMAZON Rather than lathering your brush by hand, slide on this glove for extra grit with half the effort.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Defenders lather on pressure at the perimeter and goad guards into mistakes.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lather
Noun
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The shot shows a person outside the center trying to keep hold on a cauldron of foam that is erupting like a volcano.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 July 2025
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Cappuccino coffee with foam art and sugars and sweeteners in a dish next to it.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Drenched in sweat, the group was all smiles hitting the bridge’s descent, the final leg before our finish line, Birdee, Kent Hospitality’s new bakery and café.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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An individual may produce as much as 2 to 3 gallons of sweat per day.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In it, the dog licked its butt, then licked Paul’s lips.—
Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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If pets or livestock have contact with the water, clean the animal with clean water right away and keep them from licking their body, the department advises.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The president also lashed out on social media against Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, urging the Senate Judiciary Committee chair to ditch a longstanding confirmation practice to expedite the process.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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President Trump on Friday lashed out at the official who oversees government employment reports after its regular monthly report showed the job market softening significantly this summer in a possible warning sign of an impending recession.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, there can be an increase in rough surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches next weekend into early the following week.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The neon also represents 80’s skate and surf culture.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Generous panes of glass disappears, allowing the interior to spill outdoors without fuss.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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With the Apple Watch SE, stay connected, track workouts, and get helpful safety features without overspending, all without fuss.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The girl was allegedly burned with hot water, beaten and whipped, according to the outlets, citing probable cause documents from local police.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that’s even before his lighthouse keeper character whips out a delightfully goofy Scottish accent or a series of minimal but masterful props.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Lather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lather. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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