Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simpered
Verb
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Reporters in the Brady Room earlier this week were greeted by the meme on a loop; the vice president, addressing them on the shutdown, laughed at Democrats who were offended by the trope.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025 -
But sticking it out ended up being beneficial, because those classmates who laughed at his antics became his first audience.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When asked how to manage a defense with two rookie starters, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio held up crossed fingers with both hands and grinned.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Surtain grinned on Thursday when asked if Chase would want revenge.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Niners general manager John Lynch smiled when asked about his third-round pick and the matchup.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the photo, O’Neal smiled widely while Rain posed in front of the former Los Angeles Lakers star and gave the camera the middle finger.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Simpered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simpered. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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