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noun

Definition of mousenext
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as in coward

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as in icicle

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verb

ˈmau̇z How to pronounce mouse (audio)
as in to sneak
to move about in a sly or secret manner a cat mousing along in the shadows of the garden

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Recent Examples of mouse
Noun
Researchers exposed male mouse testicle cells, known as TM3 cells, to a chemical that induces oxidative stress. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 The connection between breast backwash and antibody production hasn’t been proven in humans yet, but there are some promising animal studies on the subject—fortunately mouse pups are also guilty of backwashing. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 29 July 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, Arakawa's death at 65 is attributed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease usually contracted from exposure to mouse droppings that affects the lungs. — Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Such original approaches to mouse controls could be Nintendo's secret weapon on the Switch 2, and developers are already coming up with more inventive uses for the tech than simply bringing a cursor to console gaming. — Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouse
  1. coward
  2. icicle
  3. sneak
  4. wuss
  5. iceberg
  6. lurk
  7. milquetoast
  8. slide
Noun
  • In reality, the refs just do the bidding of the cowards behind the curtain.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026
  • That’s the sign of a true coward.
    — Maria Bamford, Vulture, 23 June 2026
Definition of coward
Noun
  • Florist Amy Vongpitaka revealed to PEOPLE at the time that the couple created a winter wonderland under a tent in their living room, filled with candles, branches, crystal icicles and over 70,000 white orchids.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • On April 12, the Toronto Raptors transformed Drake’s usual courtside seats into a frozen display — complete with faux ice and icicles — in what appeared to be a not-so-subtle promotion for his upcoming album, Iceman.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of icicle
Verb
  • Most recently, Hadid seemingly snuck a photo of Cooper in a July Instagram carousel.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • No matter where his assistant coaches went while at Alabama, former coach Nick Saban always had a watchful eye on his staff members who would sneak out of the office for a round of golf.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of sneak
Noun
  • Supporters of the Republican candidate, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, portray Democrats as wusses, cucks, soy boys who don’t follow sports.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
  • Henry is a megalomaniac and a complete wuss.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of wuss
Noun
  • Google’s 100 billion SynthID images and videos are just the tip of an iceberg that has already eclipsed authentic content on the Internet.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
  • The Farnborough Airshow is gigantic, covering the equivalent of 78 football pitches, and those five exhibit halls were just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
    — David Szondy July 23, New Atlas, 23 July 2026
Definition of iceberg
Verb
  • The Sixers now lurk as arguably the biggest threat in the East to the Knicks' chances of defending their title.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • But amid the crooning local singers and walks down memory lane, trouble lurks.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
Definition of lurk
Noun
  • And Benjamin Cole is a likable milquetoast as Sarah’s original boyfriend, Chris.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • By all accounts, being a milquetoast is a sort of vice—cowardice masquerading as prudence.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of milquetoast
Verb
  • These styles feature a thicker strap that’s wrapped around the heel—no sliding here.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This, as Iran’s currency continues to slide, inflation spirals, and unemployment rises.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of slide

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