pouts 1 of 2

plural of pout

pouts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouts
Noun
  • Pout, sulk, and stay upset the Broncos declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 June 2025
  • 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
  • The series pokes fun at musical tropes and also has hilarious songs of its own.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • During anagen, the hair follicle will produce a new shaft–the part of the follicle that pokes above the skin.
    RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Dehydration can worsen feelings of anxiety and irritability.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 June 2025
  • Common issues include sleep problems, appetite loss, irritability, and mood swings.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • One of Richards' serious snits was with O'Brien's Facebook advertisement.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Their snit is over Nessel's push for new laws that would give more regulation to professional guardians and conservators.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Pouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouts. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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