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
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  • All in all, the report speaks to a continuing surge in music’s global popularity.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • Lifelong Phillies fan Miles Teller speaks on the field prior to the MLB All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of speaks
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  • Woody Harrelson declaims every line, upping the relentless factor of Phil’s mania.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 May 2026
Definition of declaims
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  • That history still colors how the company talks, less like a supplement label and more like a couple of people who have been through it.
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Speaking from beyond the grave, Andy Warhol talks with Jasper Dean about the latter’s love for Beat poets and Cameron Winter.
    — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
Definition of talks
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  • The final list of eligible vehicles won’t be known until California announces the participating companies.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Sacramento launches curbside garbage inspections, and a beloved Oak Park ice cream shop announces its closing.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of announces
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