as in dumps
a state of resentful silence or irritability
she stayed in the pouts all day
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1
as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
her lips pouted as she glared at him silently
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2
as in scowls
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 pouts
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
While Shrek pouts about missing his solo ogre days, the dastardly Rumpelstiltskin takes advantage, offering him a contract to relive that romanticized time in his life — for a day.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
Before this high achiever entered La Mer’s roster of offerings, its lip category consisted only of The Lip Balm, The Lip Polish, and The Lip Volumizer — all geared towards nourishing, restoring, and, in case of the latter, treating pouts to buildable color.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
While Shrek pouts about missing his solo ogre days, the dastardly Rumpelstiltskin takes advantage, offering him a contract to relive that romanticized time in his life — for a day.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouts
Verb
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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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Who else pokes holes in this claim?—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Later in the episode, Kelce's cohost and brother, Jason Kelce, pokes fun at Lively's athleticism in a storyline that sees Bridget attend a soccer camp.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Not explained is whether Makary would be happier if drug companies placed ads with immobile patients, frowns, and funereal music.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ken’yaku, a commitment to frugality, is detectable in a corporate culture that frowns on perks or frills.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This dog wellness test will analyze key aspects of your dog's nutrition and functional health, giving you the information needed to take steps toward better well-being for your beloved pet.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The infant first detecting maternal absence, the pet abandoned in an alley, the friend suddenly iced out have all felt the sudden departure of someone who was expected to be there.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During withdrawal from a substance, people feel profound emotional discomfort, including sadness and irritability.—
Claire Wilcox,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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Even for those without diabetes, blood sugar swings can lead to fatigue, hunger, irritability and cravings, experts say, but a few smart swaps plus timing your meals strategically can help keep blood sugar steady.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His home run on July 28 struck the wide mesh-like portion that juts out on the fair side of the pole.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Once settled, campers can follow the Shoreline Trail from camp to make a loop around Turtle Back Hill, a promontory that juts out into a brackish, intertidal salt marshlands.—
Don Sproul,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of Richards' serious snits was with O'Brien's Facebook advertisement.—
Bill Laytner,
Detroit Free Press,
25 Oct. 2024
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Backstage, Speaker Pelosi is shown defending her hostility in a post-vandalism snit.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Oct. 2023
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“Pouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouts. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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