mouthing (down)

Definition of mouthing (down)next
present participle of mouth (down)

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Verb
  • Declutter by putting away items that collect there throughout the week, like mail, packages of food, keys, or extra dishes.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Check the tightness of your jewelry periodically (with clean hands) to prevent swallowing or choking if the jewelry becomes loose.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Those who prefer taking their supplements in liquid form to avoid swallowing pills will love that this comes in two refreshing flavors—lemon mint and cacao mint.
    Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The fall/winter 2026 season has drawn to a close in London, and the Vogue team is busy digesting four days’ worth of hair and beauty inspiration.
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Arguably, the world is still digesting the after-shocks of the social media revolution before a new printing press-like invention is upon us.
    Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Norway has Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, the cross-country GOAT, putting down the hammer on the field.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
  • In an age of sports specialization, with elite young athletes being increasingly pushed to concentrate on just one craft, Darnold said putting down the pigskin in favor of the roundball every winter played a key role in his development.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Mouthing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthing%20%28down%29. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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