Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthed (down)
Verb
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On Wednesday, the Padres put away their fifth straight victory early.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025 -
Heavy rains possible in Kansas City’s forecast Don’t put away the umbrellas just yet.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stand Up to Cancer’s fundraising benefit show is putting down roots in Nashville for one night only.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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If Hamas released the Israeli hostages still in captivity and put down its weapons, the argument goes, the war would be over.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Over time, digested in larger quantities, this entertainment sands away the distinctions between this and that until context collapses into a river of color and sound.—
Helen Holmes,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Refined carbs are rapidly digested, affecting blood sugar levels greatly.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But when they're swallowed, those beads quickly expand to many times their original size, causing bowel blockages.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Mouthed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthed%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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