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foam

[fohm] / foʊm /
NOUN
bubbles formed from a liquid
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"Take a foam earplug between your two fingers and smoosh it down and roll it," Price explained.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Every bone, down to the last dire wolf rib, must be carefully sheathed in a custom foam shell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

She uses a shared toilet and shower, and has taped a foam board across the bottom of her doorway to keep out rats and cockroaches.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Anta collaborated with Chinese scientists to develop a type of foam cushion made with nitrogen that provides extra bounciness—all but demolishing Nike’s competitive moat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

During a commercial break, I hustled to the hall bathroom to wet and comb antifrizz foam through my hair.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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