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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
Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 7 May 2025
The sulfate-free lather is soft yet thorough, sweeping away buildup without stripping the scalp.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Simply lather a wet toothbrush or cloth with clear soap, and gently scrub in a circular motion to remove the stain.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Noun
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
The sulfate-free lather is soft yet thorough, sweeping away buildup without stripping the scalp.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Verb
Defenders lather on pressure at the perimeter and goad guards into mistakes.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Simply lather a wet toothbrush or cloth with clear soap, and gently scrub in a circular motion to remove the stain.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lather
Noun
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Flat white: Similar to a cappuccino but with more coffee and no foam.—
PubSubHub User,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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In a video shared on Instagram on July 8, Hayward was captured swimming in a cloud of foam in the ocean near Cape Town, South Africa.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The Botox injections work by blocking a neurotransmitter that triggers sweat production.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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These block chemicals that activate sweat glands, the organs that make sweat.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The Boston Celtics are still licking their wounds following the heartbreaking end to the 2024-25 NBA season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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And Lil Wayne agrees by licking my face, which is part of the job description for companion dogs.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
9 July 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 face of the franchise lashed at a breaking ball in the fifth, pulling a hit onto open grass to double the lead.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Beijing has lashed out against those concerns, including the 27-member bloc’s move last year to raise tariffs on its electric vehicles, launching a range of its own trade probes in apparent retaliation.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Organizers called off the start of the Challenger Series portion of the competition on Wednesday, July 30, due to itty-bitty surf and a funky wind that was mucking up the conditions even more.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Ericeira and Nazaré are popular surf spots for travelers who want to catch a wave or two.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
Noun
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No mess, no fuss At first glance, a belt drive and internal gear hub seem the perfect match for a gravel bike.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The promise was simple: split payments, no interest, no fuss.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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On a Friday night in February on East Sixth Street, a steely-eyed bar doorman rushed around a crowd agitating on the sidewalk and whipped a flashlight above his shoulder.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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While the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun rolling back its shoes-off policy at security checkpoints, this ability to whip them off and on in seconds is still majorly convenient for travel.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
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“Lather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lather. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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