as in steams
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 foams
ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The dual-coil construction, high-density foams and edge support work together to prevent sagging.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a class of about 15,000 synthetic chemicals commonly used in products such as clothing, nonstick cookware, firefighting foams, food packaging, carpets, cleaning products, paints, and stain and water repellents.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Microwave in 1-minute increments until the butter foams, sputters and turns lightly golden and nutty, about 4 minutes.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
After all, there’s hardly a shortage of tinctures, foams, and other elixirs that promise rapid hair-sprouting benefits.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
As seasons shift and weather gets warmer (yet skin still feels interminably dry), using one of today’s more modern, skin-loving cleansing foams is our new favorite way to wash.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
This mattress pulls out all the stops, including individualized support and motion isolation, all-night heat transfer, and contouring foams for uninterrupted sleep.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
McDonald's said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The dual-coil construction, high-density foams and edge support work together to prevent sagging.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a class of about 15,000 synthetic chemicals commonly used in products such as clothing, nonstick cookware, firefighting foams, food packaging, carpets, cleaning products, paints, and stain and water repellents.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Microwave in 1-minute increments until the butter foams, sputters and turns lightly golden and nutty, about 4 minutes.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
After all, there’s hardly a shortage of tinctures, foams, and other elixirs that promise rapid hair-sprouting benefits.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
As seasons shift and weather gets warmer (yet skin still feels interminably dry), using one of today’s more modern, skin-loving cleansing foams is our new favorite way to wash.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
This mattress pulls out all the stops, including individualized support and motion isolation, all-night heat transfer, and contouring foams for uninterrupted sleep.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foams
Verb
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This all comes as the legal fight over the audit steams ahead, over 15 months after 72% of the state signed off on the ballot measure.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Mile End's Bohème Vintage stocks quality wool and denim, and steams them right behind the counter.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s something about it that rages and burns, especially among young women who process their emotions through melody and melodrama.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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That said, that growth has stalled as the Middle East conflict rages on.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These are what Brown calls paint sprays and spray threes, two of Brown’s foundational principles of the new-look, high-octane Knicks offense.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
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To make new plantings a little more pest-proof, experiment with repellent sprays, like putrid egg solids, hot pepper spray, and humanely sourced predator spray.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The bathroom is situated next to the kitchen and is notable for having an incinerating toilet – as its name implies, this burns waste to ash.—
Adam Williams
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
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The facility is positioned as a potential model for decarbonizing aviation, which burns roughly 100 billion gallons of jet fuel per year globally.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The event included the greeting of heads of delegation and the traditional family photo, ahead of the start of the leadersâ meeting.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Tolle showed off his renowned 99 mph fastball while mixing in an improved arsenal of secondary pitches, and the Yankees couldn’t make heads or tails of him the first time through the order.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Blanche says on Monday that the noises correspond with the time the suspect allegedly storms the Secret Service security checkpoint on the floor above the ballroom.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Inflamed by Ratansen’s adviser’s account of Padmavati’s beauty, Alauddin Khalji storms the fortress by treachery rather than valor.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a reception, held on Victory Day marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Protein shakes can be made with milk or water.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As soon as water boils, turn off heat; cover saucepan, and let stand for 12 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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These boils impact the Egyptians and even Pharaoh’s magicians.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Foams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foams. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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