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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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as in pouting
given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability
I don't know what's made him all mopey, but he's getting hard to live with
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Recent Examples of mope
Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Since Jimmy Butler moped his way out of town, the talent hasn’t been there.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
All in all, election night had Republicans cheering and Democrats moping in Ohio.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024
With Aiyuk out, Deebo could be moping through this camp.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Verb
For example, Pooh is shown attempting to get honey while the oft depressed Eeore mopes in his tent.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Since Jimmy Butler moped his way out of town, the talent hasn’t been there.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
All in all, election night had Republicans cheering and Democrats moping in Ohio.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024
With Aiyuk out, Deebo could be moping through this camp.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mope
Verb
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And though a few dozen people left the dinner early to catch the end or start of various performances, which included Charli XCX and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, about half of the long table lingered after dessert to continue chatting with their tablemates.—
Ye Fan,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Still, memories of the show lingered in a few significant minds: both Stephen Sondheim and Fred Ebb felt its influence.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the snap, Stewart pouts her lips for the selfie while wearing a silky brown top.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the snap, Stewart pouts her lips for the selfie while wearing a silky brown top.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There's also great uncertainty as Trump seeks negotiations with China and begins talks with other counties whose larger tariffs were delayed by 90 days.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Funds should go out within 30 days of the final approval hearing on July 17, 2025, but they may be delayed by appeals or injunctions.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After weeks of sulking around the hospital and begging anyone who’d listen — mostly Richard — for help convincing Catherine to reverse his remediation, Lucas finally caught a break this week.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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All fighters retreated to their corners to sulk as the saddest millionaires punk rock ever suffered.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And even in what was a stilted match played in an increasingly irritable atmosphere, Rogers and Tielemans delivered with an assist each.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This stretch can worsen pain in people with back pain, very tight hamstrings, or irritable nerves.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Simply fill the moat with water to keep unwanted pests from crawling down to the nectar ports.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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And setting your baby down on the ground to crawl around isn’t the cleanest option.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bolsonaro, who had sat apart from the other candidates, frowned furiously.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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There were even rumors that sneezing in McMahon's presence was frowned upon, as it was perceived as a sign of weakness.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The four-run outing snapped a stretch of nine consecutive scoreless outings for the rookie, who was consoled by each member of this veteran bullpen in the cramped, sullen visiting clubhouse in Chicago.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Ramsey is reprising their role as Ellie, the sullen American teenager who is immune to the cordyceps fungus turning everyone else into zombies and who may, therefore, hold the key to humanity’s rescue.—
Zing Tsjeng,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Mope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mope. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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