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as in jaws
the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal
the baby chicks opened their mouths very wide and chirped piteously when their mother came back with worms
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as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
the boy usually makes a mouth when he gets an injection
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as in cheek
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request
I won't tolerate you giving your mother mouth about everything
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as in spokesperson
a person who speaks for another or for a group
the press secretary is the official mouth of the administration
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as in to grimace
to distort one's face
when her mother told her to mind, the little girl mouthed insolently and rolled her eyes
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as in to mutter
to speak softly and unclearly
the prompter mouthed the forgotten words under his breath
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Recent Examples of mouth
Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
This is really weird, really popping and snapping in my mouth.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2024
By trying to mouth out the words that code for each letter of the Roman alphabet, a paralyzed patient could spell out any word that popped into their head, stringing those words together to communicate in full sentences.
—Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 May 2023
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Noun
Elizabeth reportedly found drug paraphernalia on the floor near his body and a white substance in his mouth, police said.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
This is really weird, really popping and snapping in my mouth.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
Swift was on the other side of the camera as the Chiefs player turned away from the audience to mouth the lyrics to her off-screen.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2024
By trying to mouth out the words that code for each letter of the Roman alphabet, a paralyzed patient could spell out any word that popped into their head, stringing those words together to communicate in full sentences.
—Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouth
Noun
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Muscles bulging and soaked in sweat, his face is etched in a grimace of extreme exertion.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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Such movements were rapid…the outer ear and the corners of the mouth which would suddenly be drawn upwards and outwards; a whole series of grimaces was observable, none of which involved the eyes or tongue.—
Caitlyn Murphy,
Hazlitt,
13 Nov. 2024
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To get the look, draw a circle on the high points of your cheek with your favorite liquid highlighter.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
13 Jan. 2025
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Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that often causes redness on your face (especially your cheeks).—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
10 Jan. 2025
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Leveraging Marcus Garvey's vision for unity and empowerment A spokesperson for the Office of the Pardon Attorney within the Department of Justice declined to comment to Newsweek about whether a pardon for Garvey is being considered in Biden's waning days in office.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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Michael Anton Trump named Michael Anton, who served as a spokesperson for the National Security Council during his first term, as director of policy planning for the State Department.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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The soldiers muttered encouragement; their horses nickered.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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Philippe Myers knelt on the side of Canada’s busiest highway and muttered a few curse words about his luck.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Enzo Maresca had no difficulty in pinpointing the precise moment a positive Chelsea performance against Bournemouth began to disintegrate in the face of familiar flaws.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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In the face of management hostility, why should labor care about any employer’s needs and priorities?—
Peter Georgescu,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The deep line at the bridge of his nose, caused by his permanent scowl, was erased.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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His victory was greeted as a new era of good government in Washington — the Carter smile a contrast to the scowl of Nixon.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 Dec. 2024
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There was a celebration in the building on New Year’s Eve, with some strands apparently still stuck in the rafters — no disrespect to KU.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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The vast majority of females in the book are described with vulgar disrespect by the various characters and the narrator.—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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Mayor Eric Adams of New York City will attend Donald J. Trump’s inauguration in Washington on Monday after a last-minute invite from the president-elect’s team, Mr. Adams’s spokesman said.—
Emma G. Fitzsimmons,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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New contracts are expected soon for offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino and defensive line coach Deke Adams, a team spokesman said.—
Matt Jones,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouth. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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