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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
For example, Pooh is shown attempting to get honey while the oft depressed Eeore mopes in his tent.
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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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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
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Private patios are planted with succulents and shaded by native trees, while the center of the property is anchored by a sunken dipping pool and communal fire pit perfect for lingering evenings and slow conversations.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Managers don’t always appreciate lingering legacies.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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And this is a Heat team with no real star since Jimmy Butler pouted his way to a trade.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
26 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
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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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Research suggests that females who have autism are more likely to use this strategy, which can lead to a mismatch between the internal experience and the external behavior—and may play a role in delaying diagnosis.1 4.—
Heidi Moawad, MD,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 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
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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
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Freya crawled on top of her, interrupting the seizure.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2025
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Continue to update your site with new, high-quality blogs, and search engines will more frequently crawl your site.—
Tonia Ryan,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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If your health care provider and/or hospital frown upon it, find one that does not.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, loud prints and bright colors are frowned upon — something tournament organizers addressed with Jason Day in 2024.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The officers then dragged Feliz out of his car, pulling his pants down and exposing his genitals in the process.—
Lourdes Rosado,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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On the flip side, Jamal Murray dragged the Clippers for 43 points.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Today, there’s no reason for the Padres to be scowling.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The image, which shows Trump scowling to the camera for his booking shot at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, has become a symbol.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Mope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mope. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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