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
Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Yet, more than 75% of a mattress is recyclable, according to MRC: its wood, steel, foams and fibers can be stripped, sold and reused.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
Rebekah Evans, theweek, 19 Sep. 2024
It’s also made with glycerin, which helps pull moisture into the skin, and won’t foam up (to keep your skin barrier intact).
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
If your couch is like many available on the market today, it’s made of polyester fabric (plastic) wrapped around polyurethane foam (plastic).
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Yet, more than 75% of a mattress is recyclable, according to MRC: its wood, steel, foams and fibers can be stripped, sold and reused.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
Once the butter is foaming baste the fish in the butter.
—Rebekah Evans, theweek, 19 Sep. 2024
It’s also made with glycerin, which helps pull moisture into the skin, and won’t foam up (to keep your skin barrier intact).
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foam
Noun
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There’s nothing animatronic about the crabs skittering in the turquoise surf on the southeastern tip of Eleuthera in the Bahamas.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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Nearby, the state park’s gorgeous beach itself has a mile of sugar-fine sand that draws anglers for surf fishing and families for beach volleyball.—
Terry Ward,
Outside Online,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Get the recipe > Whole Steamed Fish with Tangerine Peel and Fennel Bright citrus and peppery fennel enliven flaky steamed fish in this elegant banquet-table centerpiece.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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In the winter, the opening acts like a chimney for the warmer water below, giving the spring a steaming underworld look and its ominous name.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Hours into his presidency, Trump issued 1,500 pardons of defendants who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to stop the certification of the 2020 election.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Blakes are a humble family and the idea of her dad blowing past security to storm the court had Mikayla cracking up.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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This will serve as a propellant of risk appetites unless and until the froth boils over.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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These machines beat air into milk, or milk substitutes, to get that nice creamy froth.—
Jaina Grey,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The extreme, 100 mph winds that drove the LA wildfires to rage out of control is a different kind of event than a fire driven by overgrown brush, Quinn-Davidson said.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The ceremony is happening in the wake of ongoing, devastating wildfires raging across Southern California.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Traditional lanterns hang overhead while a Koi fish fountain sprays water into a pond, designed to reflect nature’s innate balance and harmony.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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More than 170 people have been accused of using a deadly or dangerous weapon, such as a fire extinguisher or bear spray, against police officers, prosecutors have said.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Pro tip: Avoid boiling to preserve the alcohol content and flavor.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Bring mixture to boiling, over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the gelatin.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 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 Jan. 2025.
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