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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
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2024
Not to mention, the genderless earthy fragrance enhances the very luxurious cleansing experience (lots of lather!), which leaves your hair clean with plenty of movement and a gorgeous sheen.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Focus shampoo on the scalp: Rather than worrying about the ends of your hair, focus your shampoo efforts on the scalp, making sure to lather and massage it well.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The gentle lather cleanses and detangles while giving you weightless volume.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2024
Not to mention, the genderless earthy fragrance enhances the very luxurious cleansing experience (lots of lather!), which leaves your hair clean with plenty of movement and a gorgeous sheen.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
On the downside, the sulfate-free formula doesn’t lather quite as well as some others.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Focus shampoo on the scalp: Rather than worrying about the ends of your hair, focus your shampoo efforts on the scalp, making sure to lather and massage it well.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lather
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Each insole features a shock absorbing cork material, a deep heel cup to stabilize your foot, a natural foam for cushioning and custom arch support.Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 20 Nov. 2024
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The show ends with its own flight of the DeLorean, this time with Santa’s sleigh and a ton of foam snow shot directly toward your seats.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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Photographed by Mayan Toledano During a brief break, active cheerleaders jog off the field to the water coolers, chests heaving and drenched with sweat.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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The stretchy, breathable Polartec grid fabric effectively carried sweat away, and when the temperature climbed, the deep, full-length zipper allowed for quick regulation.Mark Eller, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
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Most other social mammals groom by licking, but primates are unique among tetrapod vertebrates in our reliance on hands and feet for tasks many other taxa use their faces for, says Borths.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
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Zia was licking herself and developing hotspots from itchiness.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
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The Owl, the father figure, flies into rages, yelling and occasionally lashing out with a hand or foot.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Following his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump lashed out at ABC over the moderators' fact-checking efforts.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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One weather alert still in place is a high surf advisory issued by the NWS office in San Francisco.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Although the king tide technically ends on Monday, a high surf advisory remains in effect, posing ongoing dangers.KATU Staff, Baltimore Sun, 18 Nov. 2024
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See what the fuss is about at The Reserve by Old Elk Distillery, its tasting room serving elevated tavern fare and cocktails.Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Not everyone wants to host a grand feast for Thanksgiving — some folks prefer a takeout meal, while others would rather skip the fuss of hosting entirely.Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Available in 21 colors, the mixer has 10 speeds to knead, whip, and stir ingredients for bread, baked goods, pizza dough, and more.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cream; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Lather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lather. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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