lather

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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

She will lather with this pebbled lump until nothing remains.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2023

Prudence was in a lather when she came home.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech