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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
Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
This no-lather cleanser uses chelation technology to remove mineral buildup from hard water and chlorine, a common issue for coarse curls that appear dull or rough.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
The creamy texture turns into foam as tweens lather the fragrance-free and non-comedogenic formula.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The merest departure from orthodoxy whipped its theologians into a lather.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
This no-lather cleanser uses chelation technology to remove mineral buildup from hard water and chlorine, a common issue for coarse curls that appear dull or rough.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
On a stage, a barker lathered the crowd into a froth while introducing a 49ers Super Bowl hero who, given the buildup, was sure to be either Joe Montana or Jerry Rice, but turned out to be Hall of Fame pass rusher Charles Haley.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
The creamy texture turns into foam as tweens lather the fragrance-free and non-comedogenic formula.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lather
Noun
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Hybrid mattresses feature an innerspring base topped with multiple layers of foam.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Three quick-connect spray tips offer a range of cleaning from precision to wide-area, an extra-large 22-ounce foam cannon for deep suds and 25 feet of hose with an additional 35 feet of cord for total reach.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the intimate snapshot, Steinfeld, clad in a bump-baring striped shirt and sweat shorts, peers at Allen over her mug.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even without a major spill, everyday wear and tear including sweat, pets, and sticky fingers leaves its mark (or many marks) on the cotton, microfiber, leather, or other common couch upholstery facing daily use.—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Five caribou stood licking at the stain.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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The department shared photos of Ziggy, still wearing a bandage on his left hind leg, jumping up and licking Spring's face during a recent visit.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One side of the brush features short, dense bristles that deposit rich black color and build volume, while the longer bristles on the other side help guide lashes upward.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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Toward the end of the final episode of Love Story, Constance Zimmer’s Ann Messina Freeman lashes out at Caroline Kennedy over her daughters’ deaths.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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On March 30, the water at Oahu's Ala Wai Boat Harbor, home to the popular surf spot Ala Moana Bowls on the edge of Waikiki, was an opaque brown with leftover debris floating around.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Vintage Guess surf and skate graphics are layered and remixed with Hysteric’s motifs and retro stripes across a range of tees.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two decades ago, his grandfather was riding his bicycle when he got cut off by a car, and squeezed his brakes in a panic.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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No endgame That ought to provide some perspective on the panic over the war in the Middle East.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Children too short to see the stage stood on their tip-toes to watch Kevin Reyes, the actor who played the part of Jesus, being whipped.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The famously-shy sophomore obliged, several of her teammates whipping out their phones to record the big moment.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Lather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lather. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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