Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthing (down)
Verb
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Commit to putting away only the laundry, say, not cleaning the entire room.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026 -
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
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However, people with swallowing issues could be in danger due to weaker muscle tone and a loss of sensory input, Duyka said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bella Hadid, however, has been bucking this trend throughout her time in Paris and beyond, largely opting for denim that highlights her footwear rather than swallowing them up.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Global investors are digesting the market turmoil spurred by the US-Israeli war with Iran and subsequent conflict across the region.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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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
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Norway has Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, the cross-country GOAT, putting down the hammer on the field.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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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 11 Mar. 2026.
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