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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sulk(s)
Noun
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In a statement to PEOPLE, Phypers alleged the actress didn’t have a relationship with or involvement in the lives of any of their pets.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That means chaotic mornings, trying to get everyone in your house dressed, fed, and out the door—preferably without any tantrums along the way.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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Daniil Medvedev’s latest tantrum on the tennis court has proven to be a costly one.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Byrne has never been better, sharper, or more intimidating as a screen presence, carrying the movie with squints and frowns.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The boxy fit will easily layer without feeling too bulky, and the front is fitted with functional pockets for my phone, headphones, and even some extra snacks.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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For wardrobe stylist Kathryne Cole, mastering the fit is key to styling wide-leg jeans for your body type.—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps, like Elizabeth in the face of Darcy’s insult, Austen would also be prompted to spread spirited gossip about her heroine’s doubters and haters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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When big gatherings of police and federal agents suddenly show up in residential areas, crowds often meet them with cell phone cameras, righteous indignation and insults.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Swift also touched on one of her recent hobbies, baking sourdough, and an on-the-field moment at the 2024 AFC title game that sent her into a tizzy.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
26 Aug. 2025
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Because Jacob never got around to naming a successor, everyone’s in a real tizzy over who is going to take control of the clan.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Sulk(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sulk%28s%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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