cream 1 of 2

noun

ˈkrēm How to pronounce cream (audio)
Definition of creamnext
as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class the school accepts only the cream of the world's young violinists

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cream

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verb

1
as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of the head-on collision creamed the brand-new car in an instant

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2
as in to whip
to defeat by a large margin the novice player was creamed in her first tennis tournament

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Recent Examples of cream
Noun
It’s filled with unique flavors that let your recipient try something new, like white chocolate, birthday cake, red velvet, strawberries and cream, and more. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 Adding the butter before the warm milk and cream coats the potato starches in fat, helping the mash stay smooth and creamy even after refrigeration. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
In a mixer bowl, beat the butter, margarine, and cream cheese at high speed for 5 minutes until fully creamed. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 This rule is evident when thinking about clothing items such as cozy white sweaters and cream corduroy pants during fall and winter. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cream
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cream
  1. best
  2. destroy
  3. whip
  4. aristocracy
  5. ruin
  6. skin
  7. top
  8. demolish
Noun
  • Lamb had 189 yards receiving on career bests of 21 targets and 17 catches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Pugh’s performance is a master class in physicality and flair, one of her career bests.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • Cities outside Paris have been hit hard by the unrest, including Limoges where a fire nearly destroyed the 19th-century city hall.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Animal diseases also threaten our economy and food system, destroying more than 20% of global livestock production each year.
    — Robert Kelly, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of destroy
Verb
  • Fire crews scrambled late Saturday as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area.
    — Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Fire crews scrambled late into the night as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of whip
Noun
  • Advertisement The revolution still to come At the heart of the French Revolution of 1789 was the abolition of the privileges of the aristocracy and clergy.
    — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Of course, one entertainer who isn’t in that category would seem to be a natural fit for Arrowhead — the one who has married into Kansas City’s aristocracy.
    — Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of aristocracy
Verb
  • One accidental move could ruin the attempt, requiring a correction at best, and a possible restart at worst.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Others have used it to remove oily stains from their toddlers like crayon marks on carpet, and one reviewer says it’s saved many of their clothes from being ruined in a household with unavoidable messes from both kids and pets.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of ruin
Verb
  • Every last one of my colleagues would happily skin me alive and wear my hide for warmth.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Yamaguchi prepared each course live, skinning a pike conger or breaking down live lobsters from his perch behind the grill.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of skin
Noun
  • In true dump cake style, add all ingredients to create a pumpkin filling and top with boxed yellow cake mix and butter to create a warm, satisfying dessert that’s perfect for holidays and weeknights.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike most eVTOLs, which use propellers, the Roadster utilized compressed air jets to leap over other cars and propel from the top of a ramp six or seven stories high during its product reveal earlier this month.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of top
Verb
  • Originally designed in 1893 as two side-by-side hotels built by feuding family members, the collective property was demolished in 1929 to make room for the Empire State Building’s construction.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Plans to either demolish the structure or preserve it were offered by various community groups.
    — Pam DeFiglio, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
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