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mouths (off)

verb

present tense third-person singular of mouth (off)
as in speaks
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech some crank mouthing off in the center of town to anyone who would listen

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  1. speaks
  2. declaims
  3. talks
  4. announces
Verb
  • The team’s goal is to deliver an experience that speaks to the excellence of Sacramento’s rich culinary scene.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Old rivals Atlanta City Council member Mary Norwood speaks at a news conference in Buckhead in 2023.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of speaks
Verb
  • Woody Harrelson declaims every line, upping the relentless factor of Phil’s mania.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 May 2026
Definition of declaims
Verb
  • The Iran discussions took place in the morning, the Ukraine talks in the afternoon.
    — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Margot Robbie talks lovingly about the cocaine scene in 1900.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of talks
Verb
  • The inflation print comes before the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee announces its latest policy update on Thursday.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Tennis great Roger Federer announces his retirement from pro tennis at 41 with 20 grand slam wins and 103 ATP titles.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of announces
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“Mouths (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouths%20%28off%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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