mouthing (off)

present participle of mouth (off)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthing (off)
Verb
  • In this magical realist gay bedroom odyssey, Matias reminisces about his past encounters and considers his future, while speaking to a fictional figure from Brazilian literature.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Last month, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed, shot while speaking at Utah Valley University.
    Time, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • During those visits, Ray and Alex took an interest in dance — getting up onstage with the park’s performers and talking with them after the shows.
    Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Toddlers and babies especially might especially appreciate a break from their constricting seat, and a change in scenery, by talking a walk up and down the aisles with mom or dad.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Baiamonte, 62, grew up in Miami and attended Gulliver Prep, and developed an interest in basketball and announcing at a young age.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
  • In August, the Neighbourhood shared an Instagram Story post announcing that the group — including drummer Brandon Fried — had reunited.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Mouthing (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthing%20%28off%29. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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