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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
Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
This innovative gel-serum formula lathers into a rich foam that cleanses and conditions without stripping moisture.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
Apply soap and lather your hands, including the backs, the space between your fingers, and under your fingernails, for at least 20 seconds.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Editors’ Picks After all, what is the Row, the label that whips the fashion cognoscenti into a lather, if not advanced basics?
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
This innovative gel-serum formula lathers into a rich foam that cleanses and conditions without stripping moisture.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
Most Popular Editor’s tip: Use a scalp massage brush while lathering to maximize benefits and promote healthy hair growth.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
Apply soap and lather your hands, including the backs, the space between your fingers, and under your fingernails, for at least 20 seconds.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lather
Noun
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Then, ask your barista to put the cherry cold foam on top.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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The genuine leather headband and ergonomic foam pads provide comfort even during extended listening sessions.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The average person will lose a pint of sweat during a short session in a sauna's dry heat, according to Harvard Health.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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By Sam Reed For low-key exercisers, a casual cotton T-shirt and pair of sweats is an easy lazy-day combination.—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Marchand has crossed lines by licking players, or repeatedly punching a hockey pacifist like Vancouver’s Daniel Sedin in a final series.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis are licking their chops.—
Jeffrey Gedmin,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 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
Verb
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In early March, tropical storm Alfred battered Australia’s heavily populated east coast, lashing the region with damaging winds and heavy rain for several days as hundreds of thousands of homes in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales lost power.—
Edward Szekeres and Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, Cabello lashed out at U.S. authorities, accusing them of unjustly detaining and deporting Venezuelans under false claims of gang affiliations.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Global Wellness Institute lists mountain yoga retreats in North America, rainforest spas in Costa Rica, Moroccan thermal hammams, Egyptian sand baths, safari spas and surf and yoga retreats in Australia.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The bites: Classic surf, turf, salads and sandwiches with daily specials like a Wednesday short rib with a mascarpone polenta ($48) or Sunday fried chicken with cornbread ($35).—
Monica Eng,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Princess Cruises Offering premium packages without the fuss of some larger companies, Princess Cruises are sophisticated and cater to travelers who value off-boat excursions as much as onboard activities.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The moment was so precious that Reed whipped out her phone to take a quick video and later shared it on TikTok.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Blizzards expected in Northern Plains Forecasters warned that heavy snow whipped by powerful winds are likely to make travel treacherous in parts of the Rockies and Northern Plains.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Lather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lather. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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