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as in to linger
to move or act slowly
we were in a rush, and the Sunday driver in front of us was just moping along
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Recent Examples of mope
My Mexican hillbilly family never had time to whine and mope.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
Meanwhile, that very good actor Anthony Ramos is put in the awkward position of having to mope around as Javi, who has a one-sided crush on Kate.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 July 2024
Rather than moping, Turkish democrats need to realize that a challenge from the left can overturn Erdogan’s authoritarian system.
—Halil Karaveli, Foreign Affairs, 14 July 2023
According to the director, Roberts proceeded to mope through the casting process, which included readings with the likes of Russell Crowe, Ralph Fiennes, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2024
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
Meanwhile, that very good actor Anthony Ramos is put in the awkward position of having to mope around as Javi, who has a one-sided crush on Kate.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 July 2024
Rather than moping, Turkish democrats need to realize that a challenge from the left can overturn Erdogan’s authoritarian system.
—Halil Karaveli, Foreign Affairs, 14 July 2023
According to the director, Roberts proceeded to mope through the casting process, which included readings with the likes of Russell Crowe, Ralph Fiennes, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mope
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Warren went first, while Poles lingered longer for a private moment with his quarterback.Adam Jahns, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The dry down reveals creamy tonka bean and sandalwood base notes, grounding the composition with a soft, cashmere-like warmth that lingers beautifully.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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There is also a chance a trade won’t happen and Butler will pout through the rest of this season, then opt out and leave in free agency this summer with Miami getting nothing for him.Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
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Among them were several photos of herself jokingly pouting alongside her daughters North, 11, and Chicago, 6, in a photo booth.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Due to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, CBS delayed the start of the reboot of classic game show Hollywood Squares until Thursday, January 16 at 8 p.m. ET.Marc Berman, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay its implementation of the upcoming law and reportedly met with TikTok’s chief executive officer Shou Chew last month.Denni Hu, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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The New York Yankees lost their second-best player as a free agent on Sunday, but GM Brian Cashman didn’t sulk.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees don't have the time to sit around and sulk after losing their second-best player.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The two girls then left Leutner alone to crawl out of the forest and find help.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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While Blanche was speaking, Trump was mostly frowning, and looking off camera.Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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In addition, there were also prohibitions: listening to rock and roll music was frowned upon, and for having long hair you could be imprisoned.Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
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Polls show approval ratings for Yoon’s ruling party have been rising as the crisis drags on.Ryan Hogg, Fortune Asia, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trump is right to try to end the conflict; a war that drags on indefinitely could eventually turn Ukraine into a failed state.Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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But rather than sporting a big smile and radiating festive cheer, Ferrell looked hilariously weary and unshaven, with an unlit cigarette dangling between his scowling lips.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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But no one's prepared to sit there and yell across the table at some other person while Tom Selleck is sitting at the head of the table scowling at you.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Mope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mope. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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