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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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as in grimaces
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 spokesmen
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 stares
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 mutters
to speak softly and unclearly
the prompter mouthed the forgotten words under his breath
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Recent Examples of mouths
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
After Saturday’s win against Brazil, Zach Dezenzo bemoaned that some teammates burned their mouths during the espresso shot celebration.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
This step is especially helpful for items that come into contact with food or mouths, where reducing bacteria helps limit the spread of illness.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
Keep reading to learn how to tackle messes room by room, from play areas to bedrooms and beyond, all while using products that are safe for tiny hands and curious mouths.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Terashita said it's believed that the children put raccoon feces in their mouths and got infected.
—Amy Corral, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
It’s made from a relatively soft material that’s perfect for small mouths.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Microscopic analysis revealed mineral particles clustered around the tardigrades’ mouths, suggesting physical or chemical interference with their biological functions.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
At Fairy Creek, the police had been notoriously brutal, often pepper-spraying blockaders directly in their eyes and mouths.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Also, keep it out of eyes, noses, and mouths.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
After Saturday’s win against Brazil, Zach Dezenzo bemoaned that some teammates burned their mouths during the espresso shot celebration.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
This step is especially helpful for items that come into contact with food or mouths, where reducing bacteria helps limit the spread of illness.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
Keep reading to learn how to tackle messes room by room, from play areas to bedrooms and beyond, all while using products that are safe for tiny hands and curious mouths.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Terashita said it's believed that the children put raccoon feces in their mouths and got infected.
—Amy Corral, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
It’s made from a relatively soft material that’s perfect for small mouths.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Microscopic analysis revealed mineral particles clustered around the tardigrades’ mouths, suggesting physical or chemical interference with their biological functions.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
At Fairy Creek, the police had been notoriously brutal, often pepper-spraying blockaders directly in their eyes and mouths.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouths
Noun
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The standout feature is its adaptive clamping jaws.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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Suitable for extreme chewers, even the strongest jaws can’t chomp through this chew.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the video, Claffey tries to move Ansell away from the subject and grimaces at the camera when his costar seems to say a little too much.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ask anyone in Teahupo’o about that thing, and expect grimaces and shaking heads.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 July 2024
Noun
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The Daily News reached out to spokesmen for Mann.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Corporate spokesmen, print ads, TV spots.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Nearby, Ella Dalton stares into a copy of Normal People by Sally Rooney, and Mahi Kabra lounges by the hair-washing sinks holding A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Robbie first strokes the plush walls, her Cathy stares with the appropriate mix of awe and terror.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Your dad mutters for head movement, for cage cutting, for not playing off the back and creating distance.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Understanding the faces of early human ancestors is of interest to researchers because their features represent a connection between hominins and their physical and social surroundings, Beaudet said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fears that identifying officers could lead to violence has, in part, motivated the practice of keeping agents’ faces hidden behind masks.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those surrounding the bride stood up and began clapping, their frowns shifting to wide smiles.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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If only humans kept their expressions to cartoonishly clear frowns and smiles.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, everyone is still running around like the Keystone Kops chasing Billie, passing an old lady in a bed eating Jell-O who mumbles something in Diné.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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From the first moment, the vibe is off, as Brady looks earnestly at Rooney, the England legend mumbles and gives vague answers.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Mouths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouths. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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