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as in scowl
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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as in to scowl
to silently go about in a bad mood
pouted and didn't say a word to anyone all morning
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Recent Examples of pout
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Cheers to hydrated pouts ahead!
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
At the bull riding, no one can have fun because Natalie is pouting because her fight attempt failed.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The actress paired the striking look with grey tights, a black choker and platform heels, opting for dark lipstick on her pout.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Cheers to hydrated pouts ahead!
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
He’s never been seen publicly pouting or seeming unhappy.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
At the bull riding, no one can have fun because Natalie is pouting because her fight attempt failed.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pout
Noun
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May wears a smile more often than not, while Underwood is more associated with a perpetual scowl.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Despite having her arms almost permanently crossed and a scowl on her face, Ivy eventually starts to warm up, especially to her cheerful, horny-as-a-chihuahua cabin-mate Ella (Ruby Stokes, recently seen in Bridgerton and The Burning Girls).—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instead, Arthur recites some Shakespeare and settles into a sulk after discovering some plans Edward has not shared with him.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Her right hand gripped the scissors with the round finger holes embedded in her palm and the pointed end protruding from her fist.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Williams hadn’t qualified but jumped in as a bandit – a practice that is prohibited now but happened more regularly back then (although it was frowned upon).—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Unlike today, the federal government during the Great Depression frowned upon mega companies and Congress passed the Air Mail Act of 1934.—
John Pacenti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And Ahmed, with his fearful eyes and tense grimace, makes for a compellingly sad and isolated figure.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Charlie Lindgren’s grimace was evident behind his mask.—
Bailey Johnson,
Washington Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mortensen said pets are often cited as one of the reasons that victims delay leaving abusive situations.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Unless your fur baby is a service animal, flying with your pet will cost extra.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Paul, who co-created the Apple TV+ series and drew from season one for the musical’s script and score, performs a dexterous trick, poking fun at the form’s many ridiculous tropes with an unmistakably affectionate hand.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Anderson says the magic lies in Gray’s willingness to poke fun at himself.—
Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the conclusion of the episode, Greg mopes at home, tossing pennies into a jar from afar.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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Police investigators said the woman was driving north on Carter Drive on a 2026 Yamaha Vino moped when she was hit by a 2014 Nissan Sentra.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Pout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pout. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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