lathering

verb

Definition of latheringnext
present participle of lather
as in licking
to strike repeatedly the farmer lathered the recalcitrant mule

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lathering
  1. licking
  2. lashing
  3. pounding
  4. whipping
  5. hiding
  6. doing
  7. beating
  8. battering
Verb
  • Could there be a medical reason behind their licking?
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of licking
Verb
  • The fight led to Musk lashing out at his opponents on X, who accused him of demonetizing or suspending them.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The fight led to Musk lashing out at his opponents on X, who accused him of demonetizing or suspending them.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of lashing
Verb
  • The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of pounding
Verb
  • Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of whipping
Verb
  • Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of hiding
Verb
  • Over the years, that evolved into doing complete residential interiors, and commercial work including multiple test and demonstration kitchen projects, and then product design.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, the Panthers made the call to shut down their 1,100-yard rusher to prevent him from doing further damage to his strained calf or other body parts over the final two games of the season.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of doing
Verb
  • As the run progresses, players will earn money by beating rounds (called Blinds) which can be used to purchase Jokers (permanent modifiers and multipliers), Tarot cards (one-time use effects), and Planet cards (poker hand level ups).
    Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Falcons own the tiebreaker over the Bucs after beating them twice this season with Cousins leading the way.
    Terence Moore, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of beating
Verb
  • Arriving with purpose, the battering-ram figure of Nikola Milenkovic forced home a header.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The cyclone has continued its destructive path, making landfall in northern Mozambique after battering the nearby islands of Comoros and Madagascar.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of battering
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