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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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2
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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4
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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as in to speak
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech
some crank mouthing off in the center of town to anyone who would listen
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Recent Examples of mouth
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 June 2025
In Florida alone, shark tourism brings in over $221 million a year and supports more than 3,700 jobs, proof that sharks are worth far more alive than with an exploding scuba tank in their mouths.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
Ford decided to mouth his last name at the end, a decision that caused observers to break out in laughter.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Blood was also around his nose and mouth, and claw-like wounds.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 June 2025
In Florida alone, shark tourism brings in over $221 million a year and supports more than 3,700 jobs, proof that sharks are worth far more alive than with an exploding scuba tank in their mouths.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Verb
The Bulldogs players began to tap their friends and mouth the quarterback’s name.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
Ford decided to mouth his last name at the end, a decision that caused observers to break out in laughter.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouth
Noun
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Throughout baseball history, such collisions have been met mostly with grimaces and shrugs.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Longoria gave her son a big hug while planting a sweet kiss on the cheek.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Your summer beauty plans may include a tinted lip color, a shimmery eye, or a guava-pink pop of color on the cheeks.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The high school mechanical project is on track to be nearly finished before school starts, a district spokesperson told The Beacon-News, though additional adjustments could be made through October.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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An Energizer Holdings spokesperson said the company does not comment on active litigation.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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As Shildt came marching across the field, Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts raced out of his dugout, and the two managers were face to face for a moment before being pulled away from each other.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Courtesy and respect have become strategic advantages in the face of mounting press hostility.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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And only after stomping around for almost two full minutes did Roberts finally retreat, trudging back to the clubhouse with a scowl on his face.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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The rout evened this three-game series and added a laugher to a rivalry usually played with scowls and gritted teeth.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2025
Noun
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No disrespect to the Islanders, but skating alongside two of Artturi Lehkonen, Martin Necas, Nichushkin or a healthy Landeskog could be one of the best lines he’s ever played on.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
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No disrespect to the freezer aisle, but our favorite veggie burger ideas start with fresh ingredients—not prefab pucks.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 May 2025
Noun
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There were 13 crashes and 23 fatalities in 2022, a DOT spokesman has said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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Brian Schatz, a spokesman for Queens Defenders, declined to comment on the arrest.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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Jail records show Boelter was booked into the Hennepin County Jail early Monday and included two mug shots of Boelter wearing an orange prison shirt.—
Obed Lamy,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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Central Time Monday and include two mug shots, one from the front and one from the side, of Boelter wearing an orange prison shirt.—
Steve Karnowski,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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“Mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouth. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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