Example Sentences

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Now he says he's frightened by the sun and lathers himself up in SPF before even thinking about stepping outdoors.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

And cosmetic companies were captivated by its miracle properties: It foams in toothpaste, moisturizes soaps and lathers in shampoo.

From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2020

And cosmetic companies, which were shifting away from animal- or petroleum-based ingredients, were captivated by its miracle properties: It foams in toothpaste and shaving gel, moisturizes soaps and lathers in shampoo.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2020

He splashes water on his hands, squirts the liquid soap onto his hands and lathers up for 30 seconds before returning his hands under the water.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2012

“It lathers good, and it’ll take the top layer of skin right off you.”

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck