1
as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
that storekeeper's face seems to be in a permanent pout
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2
as in sulk
pouts plural
a state of resentful silence or irritability
she stayed in the pouts all day
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
her lips pouted as she glared at him silently
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Recent Examples of pout
Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 2025
Maybelline Lifter Gloss in 004 Silk The Lifter Gloss in the shade Silk — a rosy neutral — is Mitchell’s go-to for a polished pout where gloss meets hydration.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 5 May 2025
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
In the snap, Stewart pouts her lips for the selfie while wearing a silky brown top.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Some couples clinched in a side-on embrace and pout — facing their phones, and away from the large screens showing the ceremony inside the basilica.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 2025
Maybelline Lifter Gloss in 004 Silk The Lifter Gloss in the shade Silk — a rosy neutral — is Mitchell’s go-to for a polished pout where gloss meets hydration.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 5 May 2025
Verb
And this is a Heat team with no real star since Jimmy Butler pouted his way to a trade.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
In the snap, Stewart pouts her lips for the selfie while wearing a silky brown top.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pout
Noun
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Throughout baseball history, such collisions have been met mostly with grimaces and shrugs.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pout, sulk, and stay upset the Broncos declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 June 2025
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However, once Biden handed off the Democratic nomination to Newsom’s longtime friend, fellow Willie Brown protégé and political stablemate Kamala Harris, the California governor seemed to disappear into a long sulk.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
Verb
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The first-gen roam the mainland naked because of the idea that their clothes disintegrated long ago, and their appearances are characterized by veins that protrude from their body in revolting knots.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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After making sure the point is protruding slightly from one side of the bait, take the extra few seconds to remove scales all around the point.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
Verb
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In the meantime, Claude scrutinized the room, alternately winking and scowling at the residents and care workers within eyeshot before diligently watching the door.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 June 2025
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There’s a noticeable pride Morot takes in touring me around his geek’s paradise: a two-level office crammed with shelves of scowling latex heads, furry creatures and a pair of giant gators overlooking it all.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Young visitors at the Vietnam Military History Museum posted photos of themselves next to the flag with deep frowns, thumbs down or middle fingers raised.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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In this community, mention of President Trump elicits shudders, frowns or blank stares.—
Kurt Streeter,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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When purchasing water for your family, purchase extra water to have for your pets to drink, and keep a set of food and water bowls in the room for feeding times.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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Child and pet safety: Never leave young children and pets unattended in vehicles, especially when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures within minutes.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Cunningham came to the defense of her teammate Clark, retaliating with less than a minute left on the clock after, earlier in the game, the Fever's superstar player was poked in the eye and then knocked to the ground by two separate Sun players.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Then, during a play midway through the third quarter, Clark got poked in the eye by Sheldon and responded by giving the Sun star another shove.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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But the sequence of Deborah moping in bed, at rock bottom, was different.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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The Orlando man, who was driving a 2012 Piaggio LX moped, was traveling in the same direction and in the outside lane in front of the Hyundai.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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“Pout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pout. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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