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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
Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
The challenge was complex: Create a formula with rich lather while meeting new sustainability requirements.
—Manmit Shrimali, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Gone are the days of visiting a Texas Roadhouse restaurant and scrapping ever last bit of butter from the small scoop of it, to lather it onto your last fluffy roll.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Gently massage for about 30 seconds to form a lather.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
The challenge was complex: Create a formula with rich lather while meeting new sustainability requirements.
—Manmit Shrimali, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Just take a squirt of shampoo, lather it up, and use it to scrub away tricky messes.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Gone are the days of visiting a Texas Roadhouse restaurant and scrapping ever last bit of butter from the small scoop of it, to lather it onto your last fluffy roll.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lather
Noun
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This style has plenty of airflow thanks to a breathable mesh upper and a comfortable fit with a cushioned foam midsole.—
Lauren Fischer,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Made of breathable, body-moulding foam with ‘snow technology’ that channels away heat and humidity, Casper mattresses check off all the boxes.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Its totally transparent formula acts as a barrier between my brows and any moisture that comes in their way, including sweat and rain.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2025
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The blend of rayon (from bamboo), merino wool, and nylon makes the fabric feel ridiculously soft and comfortable, and dry quickly from sweat.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside Online,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Buffy loves to groom—in other words, lick—my hair, probably as an act of dominance, according to my vet.—
Elizabeth Denton,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Having another week off to lick wounds is pretty nice, too.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 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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Cats hide pain well, Koski said, but perhaps their owners have noticed them biting or lashing out.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Mercury has a delivery for Rachel, but the guys who have lashed the Stanfields to a couple of chairs and are interrogating them rather roughly are in the way.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Surfing The chilly waters of the Baltic Sea may not seem like an obvious place to surf, but the Stockholm Archipelago has a few choice spots to ride a wave, including Torö, about 45 miles south of the Swedish capital.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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For Baja surf, November to February promises powerful swells, while more balanced waves from March to May set it up nicely for beginners and intermediate surfers.—
Meagan Drillinger,
AFAR Media,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The film’s chief distinction is that it was shot entirely on an iPhone, supposedly allowing for greater freedom and spontaneity as the cast and crew were able to shoot in real locations without making much of a fuss.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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So, without further fuss, here are my predictions for the main categories for the 97th Academy Awards.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The fire burned for five days in an isolated part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park before high winds whipped it up and swept it toward Gatlinburg.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Strong winds whipped the 30-acre blaze, known as the Woodley fire, south toward Burbank Boulevard.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Lather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lather. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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