pouted

past tense of pout

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pouted While Jenner pouted her lips and flashed the peace sign, Aire stared at the camera. Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 After looking at Short's phone, Gomez sweetly pouted while turning to her fiancé Benny Blanco with a smile. Kayla Grant, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouted
Verb
  • No movie poked holes in the stereotypical puffy rock-star ego more effectively than Spinal Tap did, and there are legions of fans who have the film almost completely memorized.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
  • After the cyberstalking ordeal came to an end and started making national news, the Wilsons poked fun at Kendra's fate by dressing up a scarecrow in a prison jumpsuit with a mask of her mugshot over its face, per The Cut.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • At certain workplaces, it’s frowned upon to sit, to appear idle or to gather around in groups.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
  • In Israel it is frowned upon to criticize the nation, especially in front of outsiders.
    Uriel Kon September 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Pouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouted. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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