FOAMING Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈfō-miŋ

Definition of foaming

as in ballistic

feeling or showing anger was so upset that he was really foaming

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verb

present participle of foam

as in steaming

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 foaming

Adjective

Look for scrub-free foaming bathroom cleaners that are labeled as safe for your surface, or try one of the methods below. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026 One way to help keep your skin barrier intact is to use a creamy moisturizing cleanser instead of a foaming cleanser. — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025

Verb

The 4-year-old girl was foaming at the mouth and unconscious when the man pulled her from the water, prompting him to call 911 and start CPR, the report stated. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 Holding a cup in the air the man aims a hot stream of foaming milk into a stainless steel tumbler sitting inside a steel davara that rests on the counter. — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foaming

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foaming

Adjective

However, these missiles, extensively used against Iranian ballistic threats, won't arrive until 2029, with the contract completing in 2032.

— Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
It is controlled using a four-axis joystick and includes automatic landing, motor redundancy and a ballistic parachute.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of ballistic

Verb

Sometimes holding a dispenser over a steaming hot beverage can cause condensation to form around the pouring spout.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
For most proteins and vegetables, grilling, baking, poaching, roasting, and steaming preserve nutrients while adding little to no additional fat or calories.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 28 July 2026

Definition of steaming

Adjective

Thrillers like 1990's Hunt for Red October and similar fare make submarine hunting look like the most exciting thing this side of pulling a nose hair out of an angry grizzly bear, but the reality is entirely different.

— David Szondy August 12, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
Many Democrats, especially younger ones, are angry at Israel over Gaza.

— Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of angry

Verb

This bit is funny and scary — but not as funny and scary as a bit Knoxville would come up with two films later involving a raging bull.

— Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images In late July, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang posted on X for the first time to defend open-source models in artificial intelligence, inserting himself into a debate that was raging across the industry.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of raging

Adjective

But if state Democratic leaders simply chose a new nominee on their own, voters might be indignant.

— Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
The book-club members roundly disliked it, indignant that the character was being driven mad by perimenopause, as if hormone-replacement therapy didn’t exist.

— Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of indignant

Verb

Stir into the boiling milk and boil on low heat until thick, stirring all the time.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The utter carnage that follows brings major developments for all the main characters still on the chessboard — and many gruesome deaths by dragon fire, boiling oil, spikes and even catapults.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of boiling

Adjective

But the suspect’s sister, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the victim became enraged after noticing a scratch on his motorcycle and stormed up to her brother, blaming him for the damage.

— Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
As Clenney became enraged, Obumseli threw his hands up in defense, and Clenney continued swinging on him, the video showed.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of enraged

Verb

That’s been the story of this third season, one that started with Rhaenyra storming the castle and taking the Iron Throne and then promptly saw her get picked apart by dozens of unforeseen calamities.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Despite a 25% decline in gold from its high in January, proponents of the precious metal are storming into bullish call positions after almost two months of sideways action gives way to a rally Friday following weak jobs data.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

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