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foam

noun as in bubbles formed from a liquid

verb as in become bubbly

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The Los Angeles Police Department said a 34-year-old man died after officers shot him with a hard foam projectile, then used additional force while arresting him.

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Made with flexibility and comfort in mind, the foam and “speedboard” sole creates thick cushioning for the rush of everyday.

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The inspector came by, and I was like, ‘No, it’s foam.’

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Unlike previous years, the scene was free of the thick layers of white foam that have long symbolised the Yamuna's toxic condition.

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A piece of insulating foam on Columbia's fuel tank broke loose during launch, damaging the heat shield with devastating results.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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