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foamy

[foh-mee] / ˈfoʊ mi /


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"We found that patients with large numbers of these foamy microglia had a more severe disease course more frequently," says researcher Daan van der Vliet.

From Science Daily Jun. 29, 2026

It was all quiet and business as usual, except for the roaring trucks that were spraying foamy "detergent" on the pavement.

From Barron's Apr. 25, 2026

The apple’s signature foamy texture means it is an easy bruiser and doesn’t store as well as other varieties.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 15, 2025

One woman from Car Nicobar told me that when the earthquake struck, the ground started to spew foamy water at the same time as the waves came in from the sea.

From BBC Dec. 25, 2024

He was frothing at the mouth, the foamy spittle soaking his beard.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

Mars’ atmospheric pressure won’t accomplish this as well, meaning you could be left with a drink that’s much foamier than you expect.

From Slate Nov. 29, 2017

As this happens, the magma takes on a foamier consistency, increasing its speed and mobility.

From Time Magazine Archive

She wore a wonderful gown all white and gold down the front, with the foamiest of sea-foam green trains hanging from her shoulders away out behind her.

From Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales by Baltzell, W. J. (Winton James)

There was the cottage of some summer people well above the village level, among pines and birches, and overlooking the foamiest rush of the Saco, to which he instantly destined the piano of Phyllis Desmond.

From A Pair of Patient Lovers by Howells, William Dean




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