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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
After around two years of development, the first electric moped out of the company's stable is making its way to the public.
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New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2025
Since Jimmy Butler moped his way out of town, the talent hasn’t been there.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Walter hacks into the internet and Lottie’s phone while Shauna mopes around, and Misty snoops in Lottie’s pockets and drawers for evidence.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Claire tells him that dancing is a lovely distraction, especially since William is pseudo-moping now that Rachel has left.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2025
Since Jimmy Butler moped his way out of town, the talent hasn’t been there.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Walter hacks into the internet and Lottie’s phone while Shauna mopes around, and Misty snoops in Lottie’s pockets and drawers for evidence.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Claire tells him that dancing is a lovely distraction, especially since William is pseudo-moping now that Rachel has left.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mope
Verb
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Overcast skies and lingering wet weather isn’t expected to alter the event.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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That didn't happen early Friday, however, perhaps signaling investors' lingering worries over the high level of U.S. debt.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
13 June 2025
Verb
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In the snap, the Brown University graduate was pouting while wearing a white full-length dress, while her dad opted for a navy suit and her mom a black two-piece suit.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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The Rhode founder is pouting in some of the frames and smiling in others, and one person who seems to be a fan of her look is her husband of seven years, Justin, 31.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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These actions did not fully block the strait but caused sharp increases in shipping insurance premiums and delayed maritime traffic.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Service businesses face real-time cost pressures that cannot be warehoused or delayed.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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The rest of the cast refuse to ignore Angela, however, leaving Porsha to publicly sulk.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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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
Verb
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The curious little creatures interact with you (sometimes crawling on your body) while practicing your pose, adding an extra stress-reducing and unforgettable element to your usual yoga routine.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
13 June 2025
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While pinned down by enemy machine gun fire, Pickett crawled forward and destroyed two enemy positions with grenades.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
Verb
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It’s typically frowned upon to rely on chalk in the postseason.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2025
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While that behavior is frowned upon in the major leagues, the catcher enables it by telegraphing the pitches too early.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 June 2025
Verb
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What were the final few days like? Exhausting and dragging on.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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But by the late 1970s, as negotiations over a treaty dragged on, Congress grew receptive to industry lobbyists seeking legislation that would protect their investments in mining sites beyond U.S. maritime jurisdiction.—
Time,
Time,
17 June 2025
Verb
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In the meantime, Claude scrutinized the room, alternately winking and scowling at the residents and care workers within eyeshot before diligently watching the door.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 June 2025
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There’s a noticeable pride Morot takes in touring me around his geek’s paradise: a two-level office crammed with shelves of scowling latex heads, furry creatures and a pair of giant gators overlooking it all.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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“Mope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mope. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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