as in steams
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 foams
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Big companies are competing to build lighter, faster, and more energy-efficient shoes using complex combinations of foams, fabrics, and plastics.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
There are also lower-hold products, such as foams, sprays, and creams that deliver a softer finish.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
McDonald's said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The dual-coil construction, high-density foams and edge support work together to prevent sagging.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a class of about 15,000 synthetic chemicals commonly used in products such as clothing, nonstick cookware, firefighting foams, food packaging, carpets, cleaning products, paints, and stain and water repellents.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
No stove, no ovens, no food processors, and no foams.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Big companies are competing to build lighter, faster, and more energy-efficient shoes using complex combinations of foams, fabrics, and plastics.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
There are also lower-hold products, such as foams, sprays, and creams that deliver a softer finish.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
McDonald's said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The dual-coil construction, high-density foams and edge support work together to prevent sagging.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a class of about 15,000 synthetic chemicals commonly used in products such as clothing, nonstick cookware, firefighting foams, food packaging, carpets, cleaning products, paints, and stain and water repellents.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foams
Verb
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During that time, the steak essentially steams.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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This all comes as the legal fight over the audit steams ahead, over 15 months after 72% of the state signed off on the ballot measure.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Sandy Fire rages on a hill behind houses at a residential area in Simi Valley, California, on May 18, 2026.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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As the war [by Russia in Ukraine] rages on, Sakha culture is increasingly reaching beyond its borders and building new connections with the East.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Noun
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These are what Brown calls paint sprays and spray threes, two of Brown’s foundational principles of the new-look, high-octane Knicks offense.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
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To make new plantings a little more pest-proof, experiment with repellent sprays, like putrid egg solids, hot pepper spray, and humanely sourced predator spray.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the opening minutes of Dutton Ranch, Beth and Rip are blissfully happy on their new Montana ranch — until a wildfire breaks out and burns their entire property to the ground.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Kristen finds her way back to her natural vivacity, but the brightness burns differently.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The chance to work with the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager had been a significant draw for many of the players who had joined the club over the previous 18 months, and his abrupt departure left some scratching their heads.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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His neighbors baked the entire haul into an enormous pie, and left the heads of the fishes poking through as a celebration of abundance, or maybe an announcement of survival.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The plot is based around a routine jury site visit that turns deadly when a mercenary kill team led by Hewitt (Adkins) storms the location in search of a secret ledger detailing citywide corruption.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Blanche says on Monday that the noises correspond with the time the suspect allegedly storms the Secret Service security checkpoint on the floor above the ballroom.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her daytime meals are pretty consistent and include yogurts, protein bars, protein shakes and protein pasta.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) shakes hands with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, China, May 6, 2026.—
May 6,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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His weight fluctuated and boils broke out under his arms and along his neck, said Ramos, who frequently speaks with Castillo and Otero via phone.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Once the water boils, turn off the heat, move the pan off the burner, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10 minutes.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Foams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foams. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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