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
Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Then, ask your barista to put the cherry cold foam on top.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 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
Check the pot periodically and skim off any foam or scum that comes to the surface.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Then, ask your barista to put the cherry cold foam on top.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
This foaming cleanser from Abib has a great multitasking formula that tackles blackheads, all while keeping your skin nice and soothed thanks to components like heartleaf extract and Centella asiatica.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 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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However, the high surf advisory issued by the NWS office in Los Angeles will remain in place until 4 p.m. PT on Thursday.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Dangerous waves that may break up to 30 feet also will continue along the coast, and the weather service extended a high surf advisory through Friday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While steaming, be sure to hold the steamer nozzle upright so hot water doesn't spill or dribble out.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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But the game also marked the return of one of the world’s most legendary stadium eats: the Dodger Dog, an icon since 1962, which features a 10-inch pork hot dog that’s either grilled or steamed.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After Cooper Flagg knocked down a pair of free throws at the 11:54 mark to give the Blue Devils a 56-42 lead, Houston stormed back with a relentless 28-11 run to complete a stunning rally and punch their ticket to the title game.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Opposition lawmakers have accused Yoon of inciting his most extreme followers to violence, after a pro-Yoon mob stormed and defaced the courthouse that issued his arrest warrant in January.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even if the current administration plays the situation like Paganini plucking a Stradivarius, the disruption already underway is going to knock the froth off risk assets – because only stability unleashes risk assets, while real risks kills them dead.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Bitcoin may be at the heart of the froth in the market.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Videos shared on social media seemingly showed views of the fires from inside and outside the garage, as flames several feet tall raged from the SUV and dark smoke billowed out into the sky, visible from the park and surrounding areas.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The result is that deep within Jupiter's atmosphere, there are patches of ammonia that fell as mush balls from storms raging dozens of miles above – and that ammonia will stay buried down there until the next big storm dredges it up.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It is served baked, fried, grilled, roasted, slow-cooked, or boiled either alone, with seasonings, or as soups, stews, chilis, casseroles, and tacos.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Another significant challenger to Donalds could be Florida first lady Casey DeSantis, who has not declared a campaign but has left speculation to boil.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
2 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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