as in pet
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as in pouts
to silently go about in a bad mood
the toddler would sulk for hours whenever he didn't get his way
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Noun
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There are outdoor tables to accommodate guests with pets or service animals.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025 -
This is an unfortunate reminder not to enter the water for humans or pets but rather, to call 911.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Beijing is now throwing a tantrum because CK Hutchison, a public Hong Kong company, had tentatively agreed to sell to BlackRock 199 berths in 43 ports in 23 countries.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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All that sound and fury and Category 5 temper tantrums come later, naturally.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
Noun
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In general, these non-forcing bids deny a fit and cover any strength from weak to invitational.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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The details set it apart—ruffles, an underlayer to prevent sheerness, and a forgiving fit.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
Noun
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People hurled insults as the police started taking down the barricades.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
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Sarandos, playing a cheeky version of himself, delivers a sharp line about contractual award show shout-outs before signing off with an insult.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 May 2025
Noun
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The interview aftermath sent social media into a tizzy, prompting memes and headlines in reaction to the viral moment.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The tunnel-and-garage combo has sent some Salzberg residents into a tizzy.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Sulk(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sulk%28s%29. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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