simpered

past tense of simper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simpered
Verb
  • Her family proudly captured the moment at graduation the next week, as her classmates laughed and cheered along, based on footage shared with the AJC.
    Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 25 June 2026
  • Some fans booed, but Clark laughed it off.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Wheeler grinned before Hill exchanged high-fives and chest bumps with right fielder Brandon Marsh.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • Ed, pointing out the side window, grinned at me and indicated big fish with his hands.
    Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The group smiled and posed for photos together.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • In one, the actor smiled into the camera with one child in a baby carrier on his chest, while also holding the hand of their eldest, Violet.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 June 2026
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“Simpered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simpered. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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