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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthing (down)
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Utopia Home Premium Wooden Hangers One of my favorite little luxuries in my own home is having wooden hangers in all of our closets, which makes putting away laundry or getting dressed feel less like a chore.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026 -
By splicing pop songs and familiar meme formats into cruel detainment footage, ICE strains to attract a younger demographic, hoping to convince people that the agency is a vibrant—and trollishly funny—organization engaged in the noble work of putting away bad guys.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Marvel cinematic universe has a reputation for swallowing up directors and stripping them of any of their personal artistic sensibilities in favor of the MCU’s house style.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Wang emphasizes that accidentally swallowing an occasional lemon or grapefruit seed poses no meaningful risk for healthy adults.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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The best snacks to eat before a workout include quick-digesting carbs and a source of protein.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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That is where the Broncos sit today, uncomfortably digesting how Sean Payton’s decision to go for it in the second quarter cost Denver a chance to go to its ninth Super Bowl.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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Once rooted in headline-grabbing Los Angeles properties—including homes previously owned by Tom Cruise—Longoria has steadily reworked her property portfolio, selling off stateside holdings while putting down deeper roots abroad.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Harrel Braddy, 76, sat quietly when the verdict was read, briefly putting down his head before looking up at the ceiling.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Mouthing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthing%20%28down%29. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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