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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
Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
Caress Daily Silk Bar Soap Transform shower time while gently cleansing your skin with the refreshing fragrance and rich, creamy lather of the Caress Daily Silk Bar Soap.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Mondrian even shaved his face in a rigidly geometric manner, lathering and razoring one half completely before starting on the other.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Its rich lather detoxifies while the signature citrus scent transports you to a dreamy desert oasis.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
Caress Daily Silk Bar Soap Transform shower time while gently cleansing your skin with the refreshing fragrance and rich, creamy lather of the Caress Daily Silk Bar Soap.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Editor’s Choice: Top 3 Luxury Bar Soaps of 2024
Our editors scrubbed, lathered up, and rinsed our way through dozens of bar soaps to create this list.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Mondrian even shaved his face in a rigidly geometric manner, lathering and razoring one half completely before starting on the other.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lather
Noun
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Instead, the wide, stable platform and bouncy, just-soft-enough foam gently propelled me forward.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Sponge Rubber Products factory in Shelton made foam mattresses, pillows, rug backings and automotive gaskets.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Like Kim, each won reelection in 2024 without breaking too much of a sweat, but these GOP lawmakers in an unfavorable political environment could become major Democratic targets.—
David Mark,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
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The gyms are experiencing their first round of celebrity sweat, and local stores sell fresh juices and overpriced lattes.—
Shikhar Sachdev,
thehustle.co,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Aretha started singing some deep gospel licks that — especially when heard up close — were powerful and dramatic.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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The video was followed by a black-and-white photo of Hobbs licking the Moana star's face and a clip of him playfully biting his hand.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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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
Verb
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Even before that, Trump has lashed out at Ukraine, blaming its leaders for Putin’s invasion and occupation of their country.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Teens are notorious for being unable to reconcile internal feelings of guilt and shame and, not knowing what to do with the discomfort, lashing out at an external source.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County were placed under a high surf advisory by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 9:08 a.m.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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On Monday at 4:44 p.m. a high surf advisory was issued by the NWS Eureka CA in effect until Tuesday at 10 a.m.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Even a timed exclusivity window for Half-Life 3 on SteamOS could push a lot of early adopters to see what all the fuss is about without excluding those who refuse to switch away from Windows.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Oxo Brew 9-Cup is the perfect drip coffee maker and consistently provides a delicious cup of joe without a lot of fuss.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Miller was struck in the temple, whipping his hat off his head.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Eleven of his assists that season came from the right, and nine were whipped across in that fashion.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Lather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lather. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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