as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
the old man foamed and raged when they told him he would have to give up the farm
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Recent Examples of foam
Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Floors around his office at the Miami headquarters are made entirely from rubber and foam from recycled sneakers.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Despite suggesting it be mixed with a milk frother, this one didn’t offer much froth on its own, but foamed up with the help of some milk.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Pouring beer is an art form in the Czech Republic, so much so that even foam gets a style designation all its own, called mliko.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Floors around his office at the Miami headquarters are made entirely from rubber and foam from recycled sneakers.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
From swapping out foaming cleansers for gentler alternatives to ditching certain ingredients in favor of others, their recommendations will help keep your skin watered, balanced, and glowing through February and beyond.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Despite suggesting it be mixed with a milk frother, this one didn’t offer much froth on its own, but foamed up with the help of some milk.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foam
Noun
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After being acclimated to the new terrain, the dolphin was released and ushered past the surf line by local surfers.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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If frolicking in the surf or deep-sea swimming isn’t quite your jam, don’t worry—there’s an infinity-edge pool, along with an oceanfront loggia, a summer kitchen, and several sun terraces meant to mimic the coastline.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The conventional exploits are paced with tasty visual surprises (a steaming roast chicken, a succulent pork chop).—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 Apr. 2025
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The eager anticipation was for a hot spot that’s steaming all day.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Such is the case with this 15-minute fictionalized short inspired by the traumatic aftermath of a real event — when a group of Proud Boys in 2022 stormed a Drag Queen Story Hour program at the East Bay’s San Lorenzo Library and proceeded to hurl gay and transphobic slurs there.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Soon after Noboa took office in 2023, the country suffered back-to-back emergencies: a notorious gang leader escaped from prison; days later, a band of gunmen stormed a major TV station and took the staff hostage.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While exuberance ran strong, strategists were spotlighting signs of market froth for months.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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Their efforts ultimately lead to Trent’s door, and a climax that works up a good froth of suspense.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Similar conversations have raged around the country for years, particularly over whether Confederate monuments should be removed from public spaces.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, a subset of online losers have raged about Doctor Who’s inclusivity.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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Both scents are available in body sprays and aluminum-free deodorant sticks, joining AXE’s existing lineup of fan favorites like Blue Lavender and Black Vanilla.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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No need to dirty another pot, wait for water to boil, or do more dishes.—
Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bouillon is a word from the 17th century for a liquid to boil, usually offcuts of meat, but vegetables too, that make an inexpensive, hearty broth.—
BYAlex Ledsom,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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“Foam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foam. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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