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
Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
The pair — who wore red-and-gold T-shirts with Patrick's No. 15 emblazoned on the front — took to the field, with Sterling confidently crossing her arms and giving a pout.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Clare Fisher, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Can’t pout, can’t go your separate ways.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Squalane and jojoba oil condition your pout, while mango and shea butter add a plump dose of moisture, leaving lips pillowy-soft.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
The pair — who wore red-and-gold T-shirts with Patrick's No. 15 emblazoned on the front — took to the field, with Sterling confidently crossing her arms and giving a pout.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
In the black-and-white image, Henry is wearing a suit by Karl Lagerfeld without a shirt while pouting at the camera lens.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Can’t pout, can’t go your separate ways.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pout
Noun
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Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 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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Chalamet sulks and talks out of the side of his mouth, picking from a grab bag of accents that vary with each scene—all of which are far more reedy and cartoonish than Dylan actually sounded in his younger days.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
10 Dec. 2024
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Lucius, at best, looks like someone engaged in a prolonged sulk.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
11 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Those bulges protruding like alien offspring are potato, dozens of layers stacked and compressed into golden squares with crisp edges.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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When the mannequin’s arm came off in the scout’s hands – bones protruding – ol’ Elmer became a nationwide mystery.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Today, there’s no reason for the Padres to be scowling.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The image, which shows Trump scowling to the camera for his booking shot at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, has become a symbol.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Shuffling feet, frowns or darting eyes signal discomfort and anxiety.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Below are some of the stocks JPMorgan frowns on: Vaccine maker Novavax is rated underweight by JPMorgan analysts.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cicadas are not dangerous to humans or pets, experts say.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Its focus system covers nearly the entirety of the image sensor and supports face and eye detection for people and pets, which are basic features among today's cameras.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Antetokounmpo poked the ball away from Nembhard briefly and a scramble ensued, but the Pacers came up with the ball.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The eye poke left Muhammad unable to continue, and the fight was ruled a no contest.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After around two years of development, the first electric moped out of the company's stable is making its way to the public.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since Jimmy Butler moped his way out of town, the talent hasn’t been there.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Pout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pout. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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