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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
Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
These 100 trillion microorganisms live on our skin, in our mouths and deep within our digestive tracts.
—Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
Not because employees can’t adapt to new technology, but because leaders talk out of both sides of their mouths.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Hearts were in mouths when Brobbey threatened to restore parity, but Konate’s last-ditch challenge was perfectly timed.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Both of the Furblets have over 45 different sound effects that can be activated by pressing their heads, heart gems, and mouths.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Give someone these Santa Maria Novella Melograno Bath Salts, tell them the history, and watch as their mouths gape in surprise.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
My advice for all people who don’t care for him is to keep their mouths shut until someone has a method to get him out of office.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
But we were left with an odd bitterness and powdery feeling in our mouths after eating the testing pieces.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
You are held in the mouths of 80,000 neighbors.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
These 100 trillion microorganisms live on our skin, in our mouths and deep within our digestive tracts.
—Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
Not because employees can’t adapt to new technology, but because leaders talk out of both sides of their mouths.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Hearts were in mouths when Brobbey threatened to restore parity, but Konate’s last-ditch challenge was perfectly timed.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Both of the Furblets have over 45 different sound effects that can be activated by pressing their heads, heart gems, and mouths.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Give someone these Santa Maria Novella Melograno Bath Salts, tell them the history, and watch as their mouths gape in surprise.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
My advice for all people who don’t care for him is to keep their mouths shut until someone has a method to get him out of office.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
But we were left with an odd bitterness and powdery feeling in our mouths after eating the testing pieces.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouths
Noun
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Kids pulled in on sleds by their parents are yelping in glee, slipping and sliding around jaws of ice.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
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Gatorland features hundreds of reptiles, as well as other animals, plus gator wrestling, a zip-line course that travels over the breeding marsh, an off-road attraction, old Florida charm and an iconic entrance that encourages visitors to walk through oversized alligator jaws.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Corporate spokesmen, print ads, TV spots.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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His spokesmen declined to answer questions about which family members helped harvest the soybeans or his relationship with the Bradfords.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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
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As Ji Seon stares in shock, her friends cheer in the background, chanting at her to say yes, ha.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 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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The greatest reward of his job, White said, is seeing the moments of awe and wonder on guests’ faces after the involved 18-month process of concept, pre-production and production finally lands on a stage.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The charges Redzepagic faces expose him to a total of 375 years in prison, authorities noted.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 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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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 20 Feb. 2026.
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