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lather

[lath-er] / ˈlæð ər /


VERB
cause to bubble
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It may seem like years in the past at this point, but it was only three little months ago that the world got itself worked into a lather over Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights.”

From Salon • May 3, 2026

A viral clip of the towering 6-foot-7 tackle simply crossing the street to USC’s practice field was enough this week to work Pat McAfee and his corner of the social mediasphere into a lather.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

The apes picked leaves, chewed them into a green-white lather, and rubbed the substance onto their arms and legs.

From Science Magazine • May 1, 2024

In tests comparing the products' foaming and cleansing abilities, the researchers found that the spun shampoo's lather lasted longer and cleaned human hair more thoroughly.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

He had just shaved for there was a white spot of lather on his cheekbone and he was most respectful in his greeting to everyone in the room.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald




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